Project Coordinator- Switchgear

Your career grows here. At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we 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. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences. Our 6 legacy brands known as Echo Electric Supply, Holt, PEPCO, Richards, Shaw Supply, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric. We have a great opportunity for a solution-driven Switchgear Project Coordinator to join our growing team! You will coordinate projects from receipt of purchase order to successful delivery to the customer. You also will be the liaison between Echo Electric and the customer and will be responsible for all internal project coordination and external communication with the customer. Shift: Monday- Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. We're looking for a coordinator who: - Coordinates switchgear projects from purchase order through delivery and project closeout. - Communicates project scope, requirements, timelines, and status updates with customers and internal teams. - Partners with quotations, outside sales, manufacturers, and manufacturer representatives to keep projects moving. - Tracks switchgear orders, submittals, approvals, lead times, manufacturing schedules, and delivery dates. - Provides timely project status updates to customers and internal stakeholders. - Works with manufacturers and representatives to address delivery changes, product questions, and project needs. - Manages change orders and communicates project changes to the appropriate teams. - Maintains accurate and organized project files, documentation, and key project information. - Identifies potential roadblocks and proactively works with the appropriate partners to develop solutions. - Coordinates and helps ensure customer expectations are aligned throughout the process. - Confirms invoicing and receiving are complete prior to project closeout. - Occasionally meets with customers to review expectations, timelines, deliveries, and project updates. What you bring: - High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate - 1+ years of administrative experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines. - Switchgear, electrical distribution, or electrical industry experience preferred. - A teamwork attitude and willingness to learn and jump in wherever needed to keep projects moving. - A growth-oriented approach-someone eager to learn, meet customer needs, and contribute to team success. - The ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment without losing focus on quality. - A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems before they escalate. - Attention to detail and skill to track progress. - Proven ability to manage timelines, resources and deliverables across multiple projects simultaneously - Problem-solving skills and computer skills What we offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life