Electrical Project Manager

Description

VP Supply Corp is one of the nation’s largest distributors of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies. We have over 350 employees with 15 locations across Western New York and Pennsylvania. For over 50 years, we have proudly served residential customers as well as contractors and municipalities across a variety of industries. 

Position Overview:

Our Electrical department is seeking to hire a Project Manager with up to 3 years of experience to join our Rochester branch. As an essential business, our Electrical team is continuing to expand to meet the growing demands of our customers. 

We are looking for high performers who are forward-looking, innovative, enthusiastic, and ambitious team players. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from the sales transition point through to shipment and delivery.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Establish and maintain effective sales relationships with customers. 
• Coordinate with venders to ensure on-time delivery of product and satisfactory standards of service.
• Supervise progress against project plans; taken action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. 
• Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications, requirements, and perform calculations. 
• Monitor supply inventory and place orders, including specialty product orders, as needed.
• Handle shipment and delivery questions, changes, issues, or damage claims.
• Provide high customer service to customers, internal personnel, and vendors. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Up to 3 years of experience in a project management or project coordinator position. Experience within construction or electrical industries, highly preferred. 
• Excellent customer service, communication and negotiation skills required.
• Ability to learn quickly, in a fast-paced environment. 
• Demonstrated competency of consultative, relationship building and listening skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in business and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in planning, organizing, and prioritizing.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Suite and data entry systems.
• Must have reliable daily transportation to branch location.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. While a largely sedentary role, some lifting or carrying of items up to 25 pounds may occasionally be required.