Project Manager
Company: Viking Electric Supply
Location: Oshkosh
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Job Description:
Viking Electric - Project ManagerElectrical Project Sales
TeamOshkosh, Wisconsin
Viking Electric is hiring a Project Manager to manage the details
of larger electrical projects with our sales teams and customers
for this market.
As a project manager, the objective is to generate and maximize
profitable sales in project business for Viking Electric through
planning, organizing, and executing projects on-time while managing
and increasing profitability and customer satisfaction.Duties and
Responsibilities include:
- Total project responsibility following quotations stage,
including full management of customer orders, overseeing work to
meet on-spec requirements (partnering with Project Sales with
clarifying questions), and, on behalf of the company, resolving all
customer or vendor disputes, and supervising proper completion of
project documentation.
- Resolve all disputes associated with issues as they arise
throughout the project process. Work with customers, vendors, and
other Viking departments to proactively resolve problems.
- Manage customer orders from time purchase order is secured
through final billing, expediting shipments, managing weekly ship
schedule processes, placing change orders, returning product,
resolving freight claims, and reconciling project billings upon
project completion.
- Responsible for developing and modifying processes to address
project needs and customer expectations including, but not limited
to, project progress reporting, quality assurance updates,
documentation, and change order adjustments. Continually develop
and improve processes that enhance the customer experience.
- For staged projects, manage the DTS process according to
customers' expectations and the project schedule. Work closely with
customers, project specialists, and warehouse associates to
anticipate and plan for material receipts and deliveries and to
resolve problems.
- Independently lead project completion, manage internal,
external, company customers and third parties, and manage vendor
relationships. At completion of project, prepare job recap and
conduct meeting with relevant parties to evaluate the whole project
and discuss results and opportunities for improvement.
- Promote fair and honest dealings with suppliers. Manage vendor
relationships to benefit Viking, our customers, and the
suppliers.
- Partner with Project Sales I and II associates to provide
support on bid day when necessary.
- Exercise full autonomy and discretion to implement project
requirements to meet customer expectations.
- Participate in continuous training and development
opportunities to stay current with and increase industry
knowledge.
Required Skills
- Advanced project management skills
- Excellent organizational skills. Able to manage time
effectively
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Solid decision-making skills
- Must be able to negotiate and problem-solve
- Ability to work with flexibility and adaptability to workplace
situations/expectations
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively across
departments
- Effective Vendor Management skills
Required Experience
- 3-5 years experience in the Electrical industry.
- Experience with electrical codes and a working knowledge of the
electrical design process and techniques is preferred.
- Technology skills including knowledge of Windows, Microsoft
Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Adobe.
Viking Electric is a wholesale electrical distributor and solutions
provider with over 20 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and
Chicago, Ill. The company was founded in 1964, in St. Paul,
Minnesota to serve the needs of the electrical industry. Viking
Electric serves residential and commercial electrical contractors,
industrial, tool, and related markets. The company stocks more than
30,000 products from 400 manufacturers including electrical
supplies, lighting, power tools, hand tools, wire and cable,
automation, data com, switchgear, and more. Viking Electric is a
Sonepar Company. vikingelectric.com
Viking Electric is an M/F/Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employer
Keywords: Viking Electric Supply, Oshkosh , Project Manager, Executive , Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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