Chelsea Lighting is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Project Manager to join our team of lighting and controls distribution professionals.

Qualifications:

• College Graduate – four-year preferred.
• Two (2) years of lighting or construction experience in Project Management is required.
• Demonstrated ability at successfully managing and developing a team comprised of Assistant Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
• The ideal candidate must have strong time management, problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and utilize these skills in a demanding, multi-tasking environment.
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines, handle various projects simultaneously, work effectively in a demanding environment and be willing to surpass expectations.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the submittal process, vendor, and project management.
• Must have the ability to effectively liaise with clients and cross-functional departments in the aggressive resolution of problems to drive timely payments for products and services rendered.
• Must have experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, architectural sketches, and other related construction documents including detailed take-offs, and be able to teach others.
• Proficient in software programs - MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, and Project Management tools.
• Knowledge of OnScreen Takeoff software, Oasis software, and/or Sage/MAS ERP software is a plus.
• Strong quantitative and analytical math skills.
• Proactive and concise written and verbal communications

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all facets of a Project Management team:
• Submittals, Order Entry, Shop Drawings, Required to Release, Release, Regular Status Reports, Logistics Management, Billing & Requisitions, and Collections.
• Use Smart Sheet to proactively monitor project status weekly.
• Primary liaison with client’s construction team and manufacturers.
• Coordinate scope, product approval, storage and/or delivery requirements, and construction schedule.
• Manage project planning and reporting in an accurate and timely manner:
• Status Reports and Tracking Charts
• Profitability - Change Orders and Logs for all jobs
• Returns for damaged, defective, and/or incorrect materials
• Metrics - Weekly and Monthly
• Back Charges, and conflict resolution
• Job Site Visit and Project Kickoff Log
• Attend all Kickoff meetings, regular job site visits, and send regular status reports to customers.
• Facilitate conflict and Back-Charge resolution with clients.
• Partner with Client’s to ensure construction schedule adherence, identify and resolve problems proactively, and escalate concerns to the Senior Project Manager team when necessary.
• Ensure Assistant Project Managers and Project Coordinators are generating optimal results
• Own the developmental process for subordinates.
• Conduct monthly performance check-ins and bi-annual reviews.
• Execute ad-hoc assignments as directed by senior management