Contractor Quotations Project Manager - Kendall Electric
Fort Wayne, IN 
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Position: Contractor Quotations Project Manager - Kendall Electric
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Job Id: 1947
# of Openings: 1
Contractor Quotations Project Manager
About The Kendall Group
Kendall Electric, a division of The Kendall Group seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Contractor Quotations Project Manager position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings 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 that 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/Territory Manager, the Contractor Quotations Project Manager is a key member of the Kendall Electric sales team. In this role you will work together with our sales team to provide quality and detailed quotations, excellent customer service and support for contractor project job sales. Within your team you will have the opportunity and satisfaction to see a project all the way from the quoting process to its grand opening.
Exciting work you will do:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Contractor Quotations Project Manager position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Sell company products and services to customers calling into the branch by gathering information about their needs, providing technical assistance when required, quoting, soliciting orders, and suggesting additional products in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
  • Review bid documents, specifications, and drawings to perform material takeoffs
  • 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
  • Manage/Oversee Kendall Electric projects from start to finish
  • Meet with customers to ensure proper execution of projects
  • Professional communication with customers
  • Manage project details
  • Participate in internal and external project coordination meetings with contractors, engineers, and suppliers
  • Prepare contractor product quotes
  • Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards
  • Perform other duties 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: 2 years quotations or project manager 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: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. 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, and climb stairs
  • Physical Environment: Normal office environment
  • Driver's License: Must maintain a valid driver's license
Qualifications we prefer but don't require:
  • Work Experience: 5 years of Industry experience
  • Analytics/Computer Skills: Solar Eclipse software knowledge
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.
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Job Summary
Company
The Kendall Group
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2+ years
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