Project Management Specialist

Project Management Specialist - Lafayette Service Center

Join a team where customer relationships, project coordination, and problem-solving come together to drive successful programs from start to finish. In this role, you'll serve as a key connection point between customers, internal teams, and vendor partners keeping projects on track, communication clear, and expectations aligned.

What You'll Do as a Project Management Specialist:

• Successfully navigates complex customer conversations using sound judgment, professionalism, and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Facilitates clear communication and collaboration across program teams, customers, internal departments, business units, and vendor partners.
• Tracks project schedules, budgets, billing, delivery dates, special requirements, and overall program status using internal and external business systems.
• Develops accurate product costing from Bills of Materials while ensuring engineering change levels are current in company data systems.
• Builds strong customer relationships by providing order and program updates, gathering feedback, and aligning budget objectives with customer expectations.
• Supports project success by identifying risks, contributing to recovery plans, following company policies and values, practicing responsible social media conduct, and completing required cybersecurity training.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• College level coursework and/or equivalent 4 + years relevant work experience
• 4+ years' experience in customer engagement, material sourcing and/or engineering.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality and production control, and planning processes
• Demonstrates computer skills and aptitude, Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Strong written, verbal communication, interpersonal and customer contact skills

What to Expect in This Role

• Occasional Travel required
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm (flexibility to meet customer needs)

Why Kirby Risk?

Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other-and our customers-with respect and urgency.

When you join Kirby Risk, you're not just taking a job-you're joining a company where you can build a career.

Benefits That Work for You

We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:

• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement & on-the-job training
• 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ready to help customers keep their operations running at peak performance? Apply today and grow with Kirby Risk Service Center.

How to apply:

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