Project Coordinator- Switchgear

Sonepar • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Echo Electric is seeking a solution-driven Switchgear Project Coordinator to coordinate projects from receipt of purchase order through successful customer delivery and project closeout. The coordinator serves as a liaison between Echo Electric and customers, handling internal project coordination and external customer communication. The role partners with quotations, outside sales, manufacturers, and manufacturer representatives to keep projects moving, and occasionally meets with customers to review expectations, timelines, deliveries, and project updates.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Echo Electric is a Sonepar-owned electrical distribution company with a shared culture focused on adapting, challenging the status quo appropriately, and learning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• At least 1 year of administrative experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills and computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.
• Attention to detail and skill in tracking progress.
• Proactive mindset and ability to anticipate needs and solve problems before they escalate.
• Teamwork attitude and willingness to learn and help wherever needed to keep projects moving.
• Growth-oriented approach and eagerness to learn, meet customer needs, and contribute to team success.

Nice To Haves

• Switchgear, electrical distribution, or electrical industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate switchgear projects from purchase order through delivery and project closeout.
• Communicate project scope, requirements, timelines, and status updates with customers and internal teams.
• Partner with quotations, outside sales, manufacturers, and manufacturer representatives to keep projects moving.
• Track switchgear orders, submittals, approvals, lead times, manufacturing schedules, and delivery dates.
• Provide timely project status updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Work with manufacturers and representatives to address delivery changes, product questions, and project needs.
• Manage change orders and communicate project changes to the appropriate teams.
• Maintain accurate and organized project files, documentation, and key project information.
• Identify potential roadblocks and work proactively with appropriate partners to develop solutions.
• Coordinate to help ensure customer expectations remain aligned throughout the process.
• Confirm invoicing and receiving are complete prior to project closeout.
• Occasionally meet with customers to review expectations, timelines, deliveries, and project updates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement.
• Employee discount on products.
• Access to a variety of trainings for personal development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED