Associate Project Administrator

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Position Overview

This individual contributor position is the main coordinator between Valmont and our customers in areas of requests for quotations, accepting and processing orders, computing accurate prices, maintaining management directed margins, negotiating price and delivery to obtain orders, handling all quote and order related issues for our customers.

Essential Functions

This position reports to a Project Administrator Supervisor or Manager and has no direct reports

This role should have the ability to collaborate effectively with other functional areas such as: Sales, Engineering, Drafting, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, Legal, Manufacturing, Production Control, Purchasing, Shipping, Traffic, Accounting, Certifications, and remote manufacturing locations

Process quotes and/or orders on a timely basis and monitor flow through various departments, including expediting when required

Maintain a complete understanding of the quote and order entry systems and all the process and procedure changes that occur

Build and manage front-end project schedules to ensure production facilities receive work timely

Establish and maintain a reliable working relationship with the Valmont manufacturing plants

Expeditiously resolve problems as they occur both internally and externally

Verify orders received against quote and contract documents; enter and schedule orders and maintain open communication with representatives and customers as to the progress of orders

Establish and maintain customer master files on all assigned accounts to provide timely information, minimize quotation and order turnaround time, and to maximize accuracy and effectiveness

Carry out all special assignments as requested by Manager/PA Supervisor

Other Important Details about the Role

The Associate Project Administrator deals frequently with representatives and customers on an individual order basis and regarding general policies in the areas of terms of sale, order costing, order processing, order expediting, customer complaints, and product liabilities. The Associate Project Administrator is responsible for all order related tasks, including:

Order processing

Comparison of total purchase order terms to Valmont terms and pricing policy

Contract review of product, price, and delivery

Maintain two-way flow of information between company departments and the various external contacts on Division-related orders

Calculate margins and commissions

Determine which manufacturing site an order will be built

Provide production control with input for order scheduling

Order expediting through all internal departments

Credit-related functions

Provide pertinent information to Engineering and Drafting teams on individual order basis

Use available drafting systems to determine production part numbers for new orders and ship shortages

Provide feedback as requested by the Sales Department on general territories and individual customer orders

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

Preferred Bachelor's in relevant field or Associates Degree in relevant field with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience

Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and discretion

Demonstrated ability to keep a positive, professional attitude in a high volume, fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines which must be met

Must possess advanced problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a number/math orientation

Ability to work in, and be an integral part of, a team environment

A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Self-starter with excellent organizational skills in planning and organizing to handle multiple tasks concurrently

High level of attention to detail and knowledge of the customer's specification requirements as well as a thorough understanding of the end use of the product and the manufacturing processes used to make the product

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related field

Prior work experience in Order Management, Project Management, Customer Service or Support, Account Management, Drafting or Engineering

Ability to understand and analyze engineering details, project plans, and specifications

A high level of knowledge of the Valmont quote, order entry and related software systems and programs

Knowledge of Utility industry and products highly preferred

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

Work is typically performed in an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. No travel requirements for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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