Lighting Project Manager

About The Kendall Group The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career. Why The Kendall Group? Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success. Role Summary Reporting to the Showroom Manager, the Lighting Project Manager is a key member of the Kendall Lighting Center sales team. The person in this role maintains positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service. The Lighting Project Manager provides full cycle project management while supporting the projects department. They are responsible for managing all phases of Construction Lighting projects, which may include staged projects. Exciting Work You Will Do The essential duties and responsibilities of the Lighting Project Manager position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Manage/Oversee Kendall Lighting Center projects from start to finishSupport company products and services to customers calling into the branch by gathering information about their needsProperly select products and quantities to meet specifications and evaluate alternate solutionsProfessional communication with customersManage material scheduling and delivery projects with multiple contractors and suppliersProviding support to the Projects department including expediting the orders, providing shipping schedules, and release documentationProvide complete project management on awarded projects including vendor negotiations, quotations, submittals, shipping, expediting, billing and returnsWork with vendors, customers, and employees to coordinate material flowMaintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standardsPerform other duties as assigned Competencies You Possess Service ExcellenceResults, Action OrientedAccountability and ResponsibilityUnderstanding Others, ListeningTeamwork and collaborationPriority SettingProblem SolvingTime management What You’ll Need Work Experience: 2 years of project management experienceEducation: High School diploma or GEDAnalytics/Computer Skills: Experience working with MS Office, especially Excel; strong computer and typing skillsOrganization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environmentCross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provide excellent internal and external customer service; ambitious and accountableCommunication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong phone presence and listening skills.Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.Ability to see, talk and hearAbility to sit for 8 hours a day Physical Environment: Normal office environment Qualifications We Prefer But Don’t Require Work Experience: Wholesale Distribution/Logistics experience; Lighting experience The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.