Associate Project Manager - National Accounts

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Project Manager – National Accounts

Have an electrical background and want to grow in project management?

Join the powerhouse electrical distributor serving the construction, industrial, and national account markets! We’re looking for an Associate Project Manager to support one of our fastest-growing national accounts: a manufacturing customer with large, phased projects and high-volume ongoing material needs.

At Loeb Electric, we’re more than just a distributor—we are the driving force that keeps innovation illuminated and businesses powered. We pride ourselves on being dedicated to our values:

• People : Encouraging the success of our people.
• Trust : Building relationships among ourselves, customers, vendors & other partners.
• Commitment : Continuously striving to deliver high-quality, measurable results.
• Innovation : Providing ideas & solutions for our customers.

  What we're looking for:

The Associate Project Manager (APM) supports the planning, coordination, and execution of projects and day-to-day operations for one of Loeb's fastest-growing national accounts, a manufacturing customer with large-scale, phased projects and high-volume ongoing material needs. The APM keeps the account team organized and focused on the right priorities, ensures order and data accuracy, and maintains proactive communication with internal teams, customers, and manufacturers. Electrical product knowledge and experience are required for this role.

This developmental role is designed for individuals with an electrical background who are building project management skills. Working under the guidance of leadership, the APM gains hands-on experience in project execution, prioritization, risk management, and customer communication, building the judgment needed to progress into a Project Manager role.

What you will be doing as a key player on our dynamic team :

• Supports the day-to-day execution of projects and orders for an assigned national account under the guidance of leadership.
• Helps organize and prioritize daily workload across the account support team, keeping the most time-sensitive orders and projects moving.
• Supports planning for phased projects by coordinating material deliveries with customer-provided schedules and timelines.
• Oversees and actively supports order entry, material verification, and schedule updates to ensure accuracy and alignment with customer expectations.
• Identifies potential product substitutions when preferred products are unavailable due to extended lead times or capacity constraints, coordinating technical validation and customer approval with Account Executive before changes are made.
• Reviews quotes, purchase orders, and change requests to ensure part numbers, quantities, and pricing are accurate.
• Coordinates with purchasing, warehouse, logistics, and manufacturers on lead times, expedites, and deliveries.
• Supports the customer's stocking program by monitoring inventory availability against forecasted needs and identifying additional stocking needs, in partnership with the Account Executive.
• Supports tracking of costs, profit, change orders, and billing accuracy.
• Participates in and/or leads scheduled customer calls, internal huddles, and reviews; resolves project-level issues with urgency.
• Maintains accurate project documentation, and records to support visibility, reporting, and customer requirements.
• Tracks and reports order progress, shipping performance, and order accuracy using Smartsheet, Excel, and the ERP system.
• Proactively identifies risks such as delays or supply constraints and clearly understands when to escalate to leadership.
• Manages account operational activities, including documentation, issue resolution, and lessons learned.
• Identifies and supports process improvement opportunities to enhance on-time delivery, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

  Experience :

• Required: Electrical product knowledge and experience gained in electrical distribution, electrical contracting, electrical manufacturing, or the electrical trade.
• Minimum of 2 years of project coordination, or 3 years in a customer-facing operations role with problem resolution experience, or 1 year of project management experience.
• Experience supporting project execution in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with order management, material tracking, scheduling, or logistics coordination.
• Proficient experience working with ERP systems, project tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet), and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Exposure to industrial or manufacturing customers, or to large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects, preferred.
• Experience collaborating across internal teams and external partners in a professional office or hybrid environment.

  Core Competencies :

• Prioritization & Organization: Ability to organize competing tasks, keep work moving, and focus on what matters most to the customer.
• Execution Support & Coordination: Ability to support project execution by managing details, tracking progress, and following established processes.
• Communication & Follow-Through: Clear and professional communication, with the ability to follow up on action items and escalate issues appropriately.
• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy in order entry, quote and order review, documentation, and tracking.
• Risk Awareness: Ability to identify potential risks or issues and bring them forward with context and urgency.
• Technology & Systems: Comfortable using ERP systems, project tracking tools, and Excel to support execution and reporting.
• Learning & Growth: Curiosity and drive to build project management skills and grow into a Project Manager role.

Education, Certifications & Technical Skills:

• Associate degree or coursework in Business, Operations, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CAPM or other introductory project management certification is a plus; interest in pursuing project management credentials encouraged.
• Required: Working knowledge of electrical products and terminology (e.g., wire and cable, conduit and fittings, cable tray, connectors, and distribution equipment).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and comfort learning project tools (e.g., Smartsheet) and ERP systems.

Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and professional experience will be considered.

EEO and Accommodations

Loeb Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Loeb Electric also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the selection process—please inform our Talent Acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.