Sales Project Manager

Generac•Wixom, MI

About The Position

Energy Systems, a full-service distributor of Generac equipment and solutions, is hiring a Sales Project Manager to manage new equipment sales projects. The role serves as the project point person and is responsible for ensuring quality, on-time delivery, delivery within budget, and customer expectations are met or exceeded. The Sales Project Manager works with the New Equipment sales team, customers, vendors, manufacturers, service staff, and field employees throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts and technical specifications, establishing project budgets, coordinating purchasing and scheduling, monitoring project financials, arranging testing and training, maintaining project documentation, supporting final acceptance and turnover, and closing out projects. The role also includes ongoing education and training on current technology and products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an electrical or mechanical technical field, or equivalent experience.
Four years of experience in the construction industry.
Ability to work with diverse personalities while remaining tactful, professional, and flexible.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to travel locally when necessary; travel will not exceed 10%.

Nice To Haves

Completion of project-management-related courses or certifications.
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
Ability to create realistic estimates.
Project plan and milestone development skills, including the ability to create comprehensive timelines, budgets, and status documents.
Ability to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Responsibilities

Provide project management support for activities related to new equipment sales.
Work with the New Equipment sales team to understand the scope of work and provide administrative support and work or cost estimates as needed.
Review sales contracts for correct technical specifications and appropriate commercial terms.
Use available software to establish project budgets, issue purchase order requests, and monitor project financials.
Select vendors and issue purchase orders based on quality, compliance with customer specifications, price, and availability.
Serve as the primary liaison between the company and the customer throughout the project.
Coordinate material deliveries and production scheduling, expedite as needed, and arrange shipment.
Request factory test reports and Operation and Maintenance manuals from manufacturers to support quality control.
Coordinate on-site activities with customers, including manpower, subcontractors, testing, and inspections; arrange shop tests, site tests, and training as needed.
Document project details in the job work order so they are clearly communicated to the Service department.
Maintain oversight of assigned projects and guide field employees as appropriate.
Assist with final acceptance and project turnover to the customer.
Maintain and provide documentation to customers as required by the work scope and contract.
Close out projects, including cost and profit calculations and invoice preparation.
Participate in ongoing education and training on current technology and products sold.
Understand and document customers’ definitions and expectations of quality, and communicate them to operations and program team members.