Assistant Project Manager - Lighting Distributor

Qualifications Two (2) years of lighting or general construction experience in Project Management is required. College Graduate – four-year preferred The ideal candidate must have strong time management, problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and utilize these skills in a demanding, multi-tasking environment. Must have a thorough understanding of the submittal process, vendor relations, and project management. Be able to manage multiple projects with multiple clients and schedules simultaneously. Must have the ability to effectively liaise with clients and cross-functional departments in the aggressive resolution of problems to drive timely payments for products and services rendered. Must have experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, architectural sketches, and other related construction documents including detailed take-offs, and be able to teach others. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook), Adobe Pro, and Smartsheet Knowledge of Oasis, On-Screen Takeoff, and Sage/MAS is a plus Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Proactive and concise written and verbal communications. Job Responsibilities Assist in all facets of the Project Management team: Submittals, Order Entry, Shop Drawings, Required to Release, Release, Regular Status Reports, Logistics Management, Billing & Requisitions, and Collections. Primary liaison with client's construction team and manufacturers. Coordinate scope, product approval, storage and/or delivery requirements, and construction schedule. Assist in the management of project planning and reporting in an accurate and timely manner: Status Reports Profitability - Change Orders and Logs for all jobs Returns for damaged, defective, and/or incorrect materials Metrics - Weekly and Monthly Job Site Visit and Project Kickoff Log Attend all Kickoff meetings, regular job site visits, and send weekly status reports to customers. Assist in facilitation of conflict and Back-Charge resolution with clients. Partner with Client's to ensure construction schedule adherence, identify and resolve problems proactively, and elevate concerns to the Senior Project Manager team when necessary. Set up and maintain project folders for project managers (paper and electronic) Order entry including transmitting both vendor orders and customer acknowledgments Assist the Project Management Team with Change Orders, Field Measurements, Drawings, Submission Follow Up, etc. Daily contact with manufacturer's reps to verify receipt of order/releases, expedite shipments as required and obtain ship dates. Coordinate deliveries to job sites with dispatchers and job site personnel; obtain POD's. Work with the accounting department to ensure proper invoicing and billing. Perform ad hoc job assignments as assigned by the management team. #J-18808-Ljbffr illuminico