Project Specialist

About the role

As a Project Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing projects beginning with initiating the submittal process, setting up the file, and ending when the job is closed. Crescent Electric Supply Company is a family‑owned organization with a culture of quality and opportunities to advance. They are transforming to power the communities they serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus, aiming to become the industry leader. Employees have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally, and balance life priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up each job file according to established standards.
• All documentation pertaining to the job is filed according to procedures.
• Ensure that active job files are kept current with all relative information pertaining to projects including customer purchase orders, sales orders, vendor purchase orders, cut sheets, vendor and customer correspondence, change orders, specification sheets, delivery schedules, manufacturer invoices, and acknowledgements.
• Release project for shipment with vendors once written release from customer is received.
• Perform appropriate expediting functions to ensure material is shipped by vendor and received by customer in the agreed‑upon time frame.
• Build strong professional relationships with customers and vendors to provide the best customer service possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 to 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university preferred.
• Previous experience working with customers (preferably contractors/vendors) and experience working on Eclipse systems and processing orders is preferred.

Requirements

• Must have transportation available to attend meetings outside of the office.
• Physical demands: predominantly sitting, some standing, stooping and bending; sitting, using hands/fingers to handle/feel, reaching with hands/arms, and talking/hearing are often needed.
• Occasionally the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. is needed.
• For plan/specification reading, close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and the ability to adjust focus are necessary.
• May be required to work more than 40 hours per week.