Project Manager - Lighting

Connexion • Buffalo Grove, IL

22h • $60,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Connexion’s Project Managers are responsible for planning, overseeing, and leading lighting projects from the point of negotiation to completion while maintaining a close relationship with our customers. This role is an extension of our sales team and is influential in the growth of Connexion’s business.

Requirements

• Lighting Knowledge desired
• 2 Years Prior Project Management experience desired
• Local market knowledge (reps/manufacturers/customers) desired
• Highly responsive
• Attention to detail
• Sales and Profitability mindset
• Ability to juggle competing priorities
• Willingness to give and receive feedback
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to build internal and external relationships
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• High level of comfort with technical tools
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, team environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to think critically and make decisions mutually beneficial to customer and CX
• 4 year degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurate and Timely Setup of Project Prior to Release
• Project Buyout
• Evaluate project for Services opportunity
• Coordinating Services Proposal when applicable
• Submittal Prep and Review/Approval
• Review coordination with lighting controls
• Review logistical considerations (Pre Project-Checklist)
• Create Job Account Release and Logistical Coordination
• Release PO’s sent to manufacturers
• Coordination with IPS team for projects requiring services
• Ensure CX Project is setup for status reporting
• Distribute project ship status reports
• Communication to customer on any supply chain delays/other potential issues
• Change Order Execution
• Prepare change orders as needed with attention to profitability
• Post Sales and Invoicing
• Resolve any post sales issues in a timely manner
• Ensure that billing is completed as quickly as possible

Benefits

• competitive benefits package
• almost unlimited opportunities for learning and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level