Commercial Lighting Project Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Commercial Lighting Project Manager based in the United States. As a Commercial Lighting Project Manager, you will coordinate commercial lighting projects from order placement through delivery, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction at every stage. You will serve as a key point of contact between customers, manufacturers, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Your responsibilities will include managing lighting fixture packages, coordinating product approvals, tracking shipments, and resolving order-related issues. You will also contribute to project profitability by monitoring costs, managing changes, and ensuring accurate billing. This role offers the opportunity to build strong customer and supplier relationships while supporting a wide range of commercial electrical and construction projects. Join a collaborative, customer-focused environment where organization, accountability, and attention to detail are essential to success. The position offers flexibility, with potential remote work arrangements or the option to work from an alternative branch location.

Coordinate commercial lighting fixture packages, ensuring all project requirements are met accurately and on time. Review customer purchase orders, including terms and conditions, and enter purchase and sales orders into the company's Eclipse system. Prepare, submit, and review product submittals, ensuring customer approvals are obtained before materials are released for production or shipment. Maintain organized project documentation, including detailed project binders and records of orders, approvals, and changes. Communicate regularly with customers regarding project progress, providing weekly shipment status updates and promptly addressing questions or concerns. Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers to expedite shipments, meet project deadlines, and align the delivery of lighting fixtures, lamps, and related materials. Manage change orders, including material requirements, pricing adjustments, and associated documentation. Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes with customers or vendors, arrange returns for incorrect, defective, or damaged products, and coordinate replacement materials and credits. Prepare and review project balance sheets to verify accurate billing and support overall project profitability. Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders while demonstrating urgency, adaptability, accountability, integrity, and professionalism. Requirements: Education: A bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent education or relevant professional experience may be considered. Professional experience: Two to five years of experience in construction, commercial lighting, electrical distribution, wholesale, or a related field is preferred. Technical knowledge: A solid understanding of lighting systems, including fixtures, lamps, and lighting controls, is highly desirable. Previous experience in electrical or construction-related environments is an advantage. Software proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required. Experience with Eclipse or similar order management and business systems is preferred. Project coordination: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate complex orders from approval through delivery. Communication and customer service: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to develop productive relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues. Problem-solving: Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to resolve discrepancies, address unexpected challenges, and maintain accuracy under pressure. Personal qualities: A proactive, flexible, and positive approach, with the ability to work independently, follow direction, adapt to changing business needs, and respond to urgent requests. Professional values: A commitment to integrity, accountability, respect, and high-quality service in all internal and external business interactions. Work environment: Comfort working extensively on a computer throughout the working day and managing detailed administrative and coordination tasks. Benefits: Competitive compensation: Base salary starting at $65,000+ per year , depending on relevant skills, qualifications, experience, training, education, certifications, and market considerations. Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Financial protection: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. Retirement planning: Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off: Vacation, holidays, sick leave, and additional leave benefits. Flexible work arrangements: Potential remote work opportunities or the option to work from an alternative branch location, depending on business needs and arrangements. Professional environment: The opportunity to work with experienced professionals in the commercial lighting and electrical distribution industry. Meaningful responsibilities: Hands-on involvement in commercial projects, customer relationships, supplier coordination, and project profitability.