Project Manager with Litelab - Edison Report : Job Details

Litelab is an internationally renowned lighting manufacturer, specializing in custom museum-quality LED and replacement LED luminaires. Our mission is to empower visionaries and emerging talent in architecture and lighting design to create unique spaces by re-imagining the role that systems play in creating habitats and experiences.

We are searching for a PROJECT MANAGER to join our Sales Team. The position is located in Buffalo, NY, or NY, NY.

The primary role for this position is to serve as a single point of contact for all technical issues, correspondence and sales-related matters for your Sales Team Member. The successful candidate will work closely with Customers, Design Engineering, Quality, Production/Material Control, Manufacturing Supervisors and the Sales Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Client Management

• Internal & External
  • Develop professional relationships with Litelab personnel, independent rep firms and Litelab customers.
  • Service clients by preparing quotes, organizing files, communicating with clients, and helping to solve client design issues.
  • Work closely with the customer, engineering and factory to manage expectations and coordinate labor to meet client needs.
  • Help order entry by defining product/project requirements that will be distributed to other Litelab departments.
  • Communicate internally and externally any changes to an order.
• Know the firm and understand the principals and who you will work with directly.
• Ensure client understands how to utilize our product and what the product does so you can customize to customer needs.
• Distributors/Independent Reps and Sales Rep
  • Understand channels and how the products get distributed and go to market.
  • Ensure you have all the correct information at the time of the Request for Quote (RFQ).

Project Management:

• Learn Corporate PM System (Made to Manage and Odoo) while understanding technical product knowledge, the data entry and filing process.
• Utilize technology including Excel and project management skills to ensure a smooth and organized process.
• Responsible for entering orders into Made to Manage and Odoo systems once information is received from clients.
• Manage progress of an order prior and after the shipment to ensure a successful project.
• Interface internally with various departments to ensure order accuracy and on-time delivery.
  • Data Integrity
    • Is the sales order document accurate?
    • Do we have all the documentation we need for engineering and/or other departments within Litelab?
    • Communication with the job site.
    • If there are changes to the sales order, make sure the information is correct.
• Attend project meetings, create the agenda and ensure the correct parties are at the meeting.
• Once the project is delivered on-site, facilitate any conversations with the General Contractor and user/client about any challenges or questions about how to install the product.

Education: 4-year degree or combination of education and experience in PM Role. Experience in the electrical or construction industry is helpful. Minimum 5 years of high-end project management experience and Certificate in Project Management preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and accurately, work independently making sure to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with time management and organizational skills.
• Works well and able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Takes initiative and follow through on projects by responding to key internal and external stakeholders regarding project critical information via email or phone interactions.
• Communicate and receive instructions verbally and electronically.
• The ability to effectively work with customers, offering solutions for them.
• Proficient with MS Office products.
• Good working knowledge of CAD and Solid Works is helpful.

Litelab offers a competitive salary and compensation package to include:

Medical, dental, vision, 401K Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Credit Union, tuition reimbursement.

Salary range: $54,000 – $75,000. (Salary dependent on location Buffalo, NY or NY, NY). Please submit resume to: [email protected]