Contractor & Industrial Projects Orchestrator

Summary
The Project Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of providing lasting value for those we serve by serving as a key interface and essential resource for our customers. The position is responsible for the coordination and oversight of projects for contractor and industrial segments from the beginning through the completion of the project. The successful candidate serves as the liaison between our customers and our vendors to ensure all details of the project are closely monitored. They deliver excellent customer service to promote and support our products. This individual’s behavior promotes our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting value to those serve.

Key Responsibilities

Service the contractor and industrial customer by providing projects oversight and communication

Manage communication both internally and externally

Responsible for oversight of project to include purchasing from vendors, resolving customer problems, ensuring delivery of order, etc.

Update customers with project schedules, job details and orders

Emphasize salable features, quote prices and credit terms, prepare sales orders for orders obtained

Develop drafts and approval drawings for projects

Provide customers with accurate progress updates and product delivery information

Provide feedback on completion deadlines

Build and maintain customer relationships

Review and analyze reports of project orders

Provide data for new and existing customers for database entry

Work closely with Outside Sales Representatives to keep account activities up to date

Critical Success Factors

Customer Focused

Ability to decipher the immediacy of problems and determine effective resolution for the issue

Ability to negotiate effectively at a high level and build strong relationships with customers, vendors and suppliers

Detail-Oriented

Ability to deliver a message and receive feedback from customers

Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills

Drive for continuous improvement

Self motivated

Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities with strict deadlines

Ability to analyze, identify & then follow up to resolve discrepancies

Strong work ethic with a positive attitude

Job Requirements/Specifications

College degree preferred

Previous project management (or similar function) experience required

Demonstrated customer service experience preferred

Electrical industry knowledge and experience preferred

Microsoft Office Excel and Word skills are essential

Knowledge of Eclipse preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills via phone, email and in person are required

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Consistently sitting, working with hands and fingers, talking, hearing, vision acuity - near, working with others, customer contact, working indoors

Frequently vision acuity - far, depth perception, field of vision

Sometimes standing, walking, reaching, vision adjustment, color vision, driving

Occasionally lifting, carrying, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, works alone, cold, heat, temperature changes, wet, humid, noise, vibration, confined area, high places, work outdoors, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, explosive materials, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases

Equal Opportunity Employer
Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Several factors are considered in making compensation decisions at Van Meter; including but not limited to education, skill sets, work experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation may be below the lower end of the range when the minimum requirements of the role are not met and the higher end is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role.

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