Project Manager

Project Manager, Lighting Business Development

Position Overview

The Project Manager, Lighting Business Development, supports the growth and expansion of lighting services across the state through proactive business development, relationship management, and project coordination. This role serves as a key representative of the Lighting Services organization and is expected to build strong relationships both within the company and across the communities served.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities for lighting services across the state
  • Maintain an active pipeline of opportunities and support efforts to grow lighting revenue
  • Engage with commercial, industrial, and municipal customers to promote available lighting solutions
  • Support the development of proposals, pricing, and contracts for new and existing customers

• Community & External Engagement

  • Represent Lighting Services within local communities to increase awareness and drive growth
  • Actively participate in community organizations such as Chambers of Commerce and economic development groups
  • Establish and maintain relationships with municipalities, developers, contractors, and other key stakeholders
  • Serve as a visible presence for the organization in both formal and informal networking settings

• Project Management & Coordination

  • Support the execution of lighting projects from initial customer engagement through completion
  • Cook up with internal teams including sales, engineering, construction, and operations to ensure successful delivery
  • Monitor project progress and address issues to maintain schedules and customer satisfaction
  • Ensure clear communication between customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle

• Internal Collaboration

  • Build and maintain effective working relationships across internal departments
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to align on priorities, resources, and customer needs
  • Support coordination of work across multiple groups to ensure timely execution of projects

• Customer Engagement

  • Meet with prospective and existing customers to understand needs and present lighting solutions
  • Promote energy-efficient and cost-effective lighting options, including LED upgrades
  • Support a high level of customer service and responsiveness throughout the sales and delivery process

Qualifications

• Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in business development, project management, or customer-facing roles
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and develop new business opportunities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across a statewide territory

• Preferred

  • Experience in utilities, energy, lighting services, or related industry
  • Familiarity with commercial, industrial, or municipal customer environments
  • Experience working across cross-functional teams

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

About the Role

Apex Systems is sourcing for a Project Manager for a client in Birmingham, AL. Please see details below and apply if interested.

Qualifications

• Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in business development, project management, or customer-facing roles
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and develop new business opportunities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across a statewide territory

• Preferred

  • Experience in utilities, energy, lighting services, or related industry
  • Familiarity with commercial, industrial, or municipal customer environments
  • Experience working across cross-functional teams

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Contact Information

For more information about the position, please contact Apex Systems at [email protected] or call +1 800-447-1987.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.