Lighting Project Coordinator - Southeast Region

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At Richards Electric, a leader in electrical distribution, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. Do you enjoy a good challenge?  Great, because we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks.  We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers, and shareholders.  We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business.  Ready to join us?  Find what opportunities are waiting for you at Richards Electric!

We have a great opportunity for a solutions-driven Lighting Project Coordinator to join our growing team! You will be a liaison between our Southeast Project Management Team, sales associates, managers, vendors partners, and customers.  The primary responsibility is to coordinate projects from receipt of purchase order until successful completion of the project.    

Main Responsibilities of Project Coordinator:

• Create and maintain a very detailed and structured project file to ensure all project management information is organized and accessible.
• Utilize Eclipse Job Management and ERP system Solar Eclipse to generate purchase orders, update shipping summaries and tracking information, create change orders, process credits / returns, and manage the overall project.
• Maintain relationship with customers and all related associates for the project.
• Effectively communicate the scope of the project, timelines, and special requirements to involved participants. 
• Generate approval and record drawings, warranty statements, and closeout documents.
• Assist with project related billings, change orders, and revisions to project bill of material.
• Attend project meetings with quotations associates, customers, and sales associates as needed.
• Engage with quotations coordinators, sales associates, managers, and customers to provide project updates, status changes, and resolve critical issues.
• Work with our vendor partners to ensure accurate pricing, establish timelines, generate change orders, and resolve project related issues.
• Manage change orders and communicate with all team members involved in project.
• Confirms all invoicing and receiving issues are reconciled prior to project close out.
• Closeout projects in Job Management.

What you bring:

• Possess strong digital and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills preferred, including skill to us Windows, Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Pro Acrobat and other computer programs.
• Characteristic of very detailed, accurate, structured, and organized.
• Ability to multi-task throughout the day, maintain a timeline, and complete activities.
• Ability to be proactive, engaging and team-oriented when working on assignments.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.
• Characteristic of a solutions-oriented mindset and problem solver.

Why work for Richards Electric?

At Richards Electric, we take great pride in being Powered by Difference. At Richards our mission is to create a positive experience for both our customers and our associates. We provide excellent customer service and we promote an inclusive family atmosphere at our organization. Whether you’re just starting your career or have built up your expertise over the years, we can provide opportunities to expand your industry experience and help take our business to another level.  

Our Competitive Benefits?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

About Richards Electric

Richards Electric Supply has been helping customers power homes, businesses, and cities by supplying quality electrical products and exceptional customer service since the company opened its doors in 1937. Over eighty years later, Richard's maintains the same customer-focused values with an increased emphasis on technology, innovation, and solution-oriented service. These, paired with one of the most extensive product inventories in the Midwest, top-notch logistical services, and a knowledgeable sales staff, make Richards Electric one of the premier companies in its industry. As part of Sonepar, a worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we now have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture.

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