Gear Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Lead the switchgear project team to ensure successful outcomes for both clients and Colonial Electric.

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers following order confirmation.

• Coordinate all activities and timelines related to the project.

• Manage negotiations and collaborate with technical personnel in the creation of the Bill of Material (BOM).

• Submit product specifications for necessary approvals.

• Input shipping details into the proprietary Jobtrack software.

• Address customer inquiries and maintain data entry to facilitate project progress.

• Review and interpret switchgear specifications and plans.

• Request pricing and lead time information from manufacturers and sales representatives.

• Generate detailed and timely switchgear proposals.

• Accurately and efficiently estimate project costs.

• Enhance sales and profitability by leveraging market insights and competitive pricing strategies.

• Follow up with customers regarding quotes.

• Deliver value-added services through evaluations of existing blueprints.

• Review submittal approvals and revise quotes as necessary.

• Assess changes in switchgear drawings, bulletins, and addendums, updating quotes accordingly.

• Identify opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and strengthen relationships.

• Collaborate with Sales and management teams on customer status, history, changes, potential, quotations, and strategies.

• Input data and maintain communication with customers and vendors.

• Work in partnership with the Project Management team throughout the duration of the project.

• Stay updated on new product information and emerging technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient computing skills required to perform necessary job tasks.

• Capability to comprehend technical product specifications and drawings.

• Understanding of project accounting principles.

• Keen attention to detail with the ability to accurately match and place information.

• Strong communication skills and proactive follow-up.

• Demonstrated leadership qualities.

• High degree of responsibility.

• Coordination of all facets of a project.

• Friendly and approachable demeanor.

• Completion of assessments sent via email or available on the Career Center is required for consideration.

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Insurance options including traditional PPO or a flexible health plan with a tax-free health savings account.

• Comprehensive and affordable medical coverage.

• Preventative care covered at 100%.

• Access to Blue Cross Blue Shield national network.

• Dental benefits covering annual exams, cleanings, and x-rays at 100%.

• Rollover benefits for dental coverage.

• Vision benefits including yearly eye examinations and discounts on LASIK procedures.

• Access to 70,000 provider locations nationwide.

• 401(k) plan with Colonial Electric matching 25% of contributions up to 6% of annual earnings.

• Life and AD&D insurance at no cost for all full-time employees.

• Paid time off, which includes vacation, personal days, and paid holidays.

• Colonial Paid Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

• Additional benefits available for employees and their families.