Project Manager

About the role

This position will be an integral part of the sales support team, going on calls as necessary, assisting in preparing presentations, developing the best solution for a particular client based on a needs analysis, developing proposals, and managing projects and key accounts as directed. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Salespeople.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the individual projects of the Account Manager
• Act as the liaison between the customer and the Account Manager
• Stay up to date on all products/systems/offerings within the industry
• Collaborate with Account Managers to evaluate customer needs, design and present the best solution to the customer
• Collaborate with Account Managers to visit customer sites and interface with appropriate customer contacts
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Cook up and prepare effective proposals to provide to Account/Prospect
• Interact with clients to identify and define project requirements
• Develop and prepare a detailed project plan to monitor and track the progress of each open job
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Adhere to company project management processes
• Analyze and review the project after completion to identify improvement opportunities
• Share project results and best practices within the team and company
• Participate in internal projects as required
• Manage 1-2 month install durations without assistance or supervision
• Succeed in navigating permit/inspection process without assistance or supervision
• Some experience with strategic customers
• Manage projects with multiple design scopes
• Support on design/implementation calls with vendors and/or customers
• Approve vendor payments and initiate progressive customer invoicing schedule

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency managing moderate- to high-complexity projects
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Manage projects with multiple design scopes
• Support on design/implementation calls with vendors and/or customers
• Approve vendor payments and initiate progressive customer invoicing schedule

Skills

• Highly detail-oriented, ability to manage critical deadlines
• Ability to multitask effectively & prioritize & execute tasks
• Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Technically competent and proficient with various software programs: Excel, Word, Outlook, AutoCAD, Smartsheet
• Strong written and oral communication skills: In-person meetings, email, phone calls
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Strong technical aptitude – highly knowledgeable of industry systems including complex integrated systems and components

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 1-2 Years experience in an Associate Project Manager role