Project Specialist

Nexans•Riverside, CA

About The Position

The Project Specialist manages the full lifecycle of complex, large-scale project opportunities within an assigned strategic market vertical, from early identification and bid coordination through post-award execution and delivery. The role is part of Nexans Canada's Major Project Group, serving verticals such as Data Centers, Renewables, Giga-Factories, Mass Transit, Power Grid, and Industrial. It requires project management discipline, technical product knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver commitments in high-priority growth segments. The specialist also manages the full sales cycle and order processing for accounts while providing a high standard of customer service. The position reports directly to the Project Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.
3–7 years of experience in project management or project coordination within the wire and cable, electrical, or industrial sectors.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from bid stage through delivery.
Comfort working with technical specifications, single-line drawings, and project tender documents.
Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to coordinate across internal teams and handle customer-facing interactions professionally.
Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with project tracking and reporting tools.
Willingness to travel within Canada and occasionally within North America as required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Canadian project and construction landscape; knowledge of key EPCs, utilities, and project owners in the assigned vertical is an asset.
Bilingual French and English is an asset for roles with Quebec-based project activity.

Responsibilities

Prepare quotes and maintain a live pipeline of project opportunities, monitoring progress from identification through award and order intake.
Manage project forecasting, order tracking, and status reporting in CRM and internal systems.
Support pricing governance for high-value or non-standard bids.
Partner with Business Development and RSM teams to contribute project activity and vertical intelligence to the broader commercial pipeline.
Coordinate internal stakeholders, manufacturing plants, and select partner distributors to compile bid packages.
Coordinate technical and commercial bid submissions, bringing together inputs from supply chain, engineering, and pricing functions.
Ensure technical data sheets, certifications, and submittal documentation are complete and aligned with project specifications.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of Nexans and competitor cable specifications, installation standards, and procurement processes relevant to the assigned vertical.
Support customer and EPC engagement during the pre-award phase.
Manage awarded projects from purchase order receipt through final delivery, ensuring schedule, quality, and documentation commitments are met.
Serve as the primary customer contact during project execution, managing communications and escalations as required.
Coordinate across manufacturing, logistics, and customer service to resolve execution issues and maintain delivery performance.
Share vertical-specific project and market intelligence with the Project Management team to support consistent practices and continuous improvement.
Use project activity and market insights to strengthen collaboration across commercial and project management teams.
Manage the full sales cycle and order processing of accounts while providing customer service.