Project Administrator - Lighting Projects

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Job Summary

The Project Administrator for Lighting Projects serves as project liaison with the Submittals, Quotes, Sales, Product R&D Teams and the Customer to delegate tasks and verify fixture requirements through technical drawing review (RCPs, construction drawings) and interpretation. This essential role manages communication and makes recommendations for product substitutions as needed in order to best serve the customer and business needs.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage inbound job requests, delegating tasks in a fair and balanced manner to Project Estimators according to project timelines.
• Conduct technical drawing, shop drawing and construction document review for accuracy to verify the intended performance and availability of product offerings and recommend product and material changes based on high level product knowledge and corresponding environmental condition requirements. Determine and make recommendations based on the unique nature of each project and job site.
• Create and enforce project timelines for Estimators to meet job deadlines that align with client expectations.
• Coordinate and manage collaboration and communication between internal teams and external partners (contractors, lighting designers, distributors, reps) that meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Provide guidance to clients through product selection recommendations, balancing cost, design, and project specifications.
• Create and generate project performance and trend reports. Draw conclusions and deliver recommendations for increased performance in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain expertise in product applications (such as dimming, switching, and photometrics) to deliver tailored lighting solutions to the customer.
  
  

Requirements

• Associate Degree, Certificate or equivalent work experience in business, engineering, construction, design/build, installation projects, or a closely related area of study.
• 3-5 years of project management and/or project coordination experience in a technical project based business environment.
• Ability to review, interpret and understand construction drawings.
• Astute ability to independently make swift, sound decisions.
• Advanced verbal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail in composing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands to achieve solid results.
• Must have the ability to learn our product offerings and technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Availability and willingness for occasional travel is preferred.