PROJECT MANAGER – COMMERCIAL LIGHTING

Responsibilities

• Manage the full post-sale lifecycle of commercial lighting projects from purchase order receipt through final billing and closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and manufacturer representative agencies on all post-sale activities
• Coordinate with manufacturer reps on acknowledgments, lead times, production status, and shipment scheduling
• Maintain organized, accurate project documentation across all systems
• Manage project billing to ensure invoicing aligns with shipments and customer PO terms
• Provide regular project status updates and manage customer expectations throughout the lifecycle
• Collaborate with quotation specialists to ensure smooth handoffs from bid award to execution
• Work closely with administrative staff, sales teams, and manufacturer reps to ensure on-time project delivery
• Identify, escalate, and resolve warranty claims, damaged shipments, and discrepancies
• Order Processing and Documentation
• Process and enter orders accurately in ERP and Job Management systems
• Verify pricing, products, quantities, and terms against awarded quotations
• Manage project billing to ensure invoicing aligns with shipments and customer PO terms

Requirements

• 3–5 years of project management experience in electrical distribution, commercial lighting, or commercial construction
• Strong understanding of the post-sale project lifecycle, including order entry, procurement, material release, delivery scheduling, and billing
• Working knowledge of commercial lighting products and manufacturers; familiarity with DFW-area rep agencies is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems and Job Management platforms
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume, multi-stage projects
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in order processing, documentation, and billing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or construction-related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

Pay range: $75,000 – $85,000/yr (+ quarterly bonus opportunity)

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Initiative and Ownership — Acts quickly on issues and follows through to resolution
• Industry Awareness — Understands commercial lighting bid/award processes and the distributor’s role
• Judgment and Problem Solving — Applies sound reasoning to resolve specification, pricing, and customer challenges
• Organization and Prioritization — Manages overlapping deadlines and high project volume without sacrificing accuracy
• Collaboration — Works effectively across sales, project management, and administrative teams
• Attention to Detail — Identifies discrepancies early to prevent costly errors
• Follow-Through — Tracks outstanding items and ensures timely, accurate completion
• Adaptability — Navigates shifting priorities, compressed timelines, and evolving project requirements