About The Kendall Group
The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.
Why The Kendall Group?
Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.
Role Summary: Reporting to the Location Manager, the Senior Project Manager is a key member of the Construction Sales team. In this role you will work together with our Contractor Sales team to provide quality and detailed quotations, high-level project management and excellent customer service. The Senior Project Manager will coordinate projects to ensure seamless execution from submittal review to close out documents. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to develop professional relationships with key customer positions such as project managers, owners, job site foremen, general managers, etc.
Exciting work you will do:
Manage/oversee Construction projects from start to finish, including complex, high value projects
Meet with customers to ensure proper project execution of projects
Manage project details through the use of Job Management, Microsoft Suite of products and third-party software such as Smartsheets
Communicate professionally with customers at all levels in an organization
Review bid documents, specifications, and drawings in order to perform material takeoffs
Initiate in-person submittal reviews with customers and suppliers
Make appropriate changes to the job based on returned submittals, using change orders
Properly select products and quantities to meet specifications and evaluate alternate solutions
Manage large scale material scheduling and delivery projects with multiple contractors and suppliers
Work closely with the Location Manager in managing stored material space at Kendall Electric
Participate in internal and external project coordination meetings with contractors, engineers, and suppliers
Coordinate and lead weekly project review meetings with internal construction team
Provide contractor product quotes support
Train and mentor new associates
Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Competencies you possess:
Service Excellence
Results, Action Oriented
Accountability and Responsibility
Teamwork and Collaboration
Priority Setting
Planning and Organizing
Negotiating
Time Management
What you'll need:
Work Experience: 3 years' project management or quotations experience
Education: High School diploma or GED
Analytics/Computer Skills: Experience working with MS Office; ability to collaborate with and engage additional commercial or technical resources when appropriate; strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; Business acumen including problem solving skills, critical thinking, and analytical abilities
Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment
Cross-functional Skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service
Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communications, analytical and problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills; strong phone presence and listening skills
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and operate a vehicle
Physical Environment: Normal office environment; warehouse, fabrication environment and exposure to moving equipment
Driver's License: Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Qualifications we prefer but don't require:
Work Experience: 5 years' project management or quotations experience; 5 years of industrial distribution experience
The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
