Project Manager — Monterey Lighting Solutions

Project Manager, Lighting Distributor Southern CA:

Monterey Lighting Solutions is a nationwide supplier of commercial lighting products and services. MLS was founded in 2006 as a specialized distributor of energy-efficient lighting solutions. Our initial focus was to help organizations lower the cost of their energy bills by adopting energy-efficient lighting products. Our early customers were large and small commercial accounts, specialized retrofit contractors and utility companies. As a result of always looking out for our customers’ best interests and staying at the forefront of change within our industry, Monterey Lighting Solutions quickly became a trusted advisor to our customers.

As our business grew, we expanded our focus and began to serve the tenant improvement and new construction segments of the lighting business. We noticed a growing disconnect in the supply chain, and we were able to establish open lines of communication between all parties involved in designing, sourcing, and installing lighting products. We quickly learned that the existing processes caused a lot of friction in the market and often resulted in project delays and frustration across the supply chain. Working closely with our partners in the supply chain, Monterey developed a unique model that has transformed the process. Monterey’s “Smarter Way to Source Lighting” has proven to provide significant benefits to our customers, saving them time and money.

MLS is looking for a team-oriented go getter who wants to create a lucrative career in Lighting procurement with plenty of room to grow.

What is MLS looking for?

  • Relationship oriented
  • Career minded
  • Hard Working
  • Tech savvy
  • Flexible
  • Reward driven
  • Problem solving.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Effectively manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
  • Ensure timely and accurate communication with all project stakeholders Provide technical support to general contractors, electrical contractors, and clients
  • Participate in client conference calls, reviewing project status and action plans
  • Help troubleshoot and resolve client issues
  • Create job folders
  • Download, file, and print lighting plans
  • Analyze and evaluate blueprints and technical details with architects, engineers, and designers
  • Create project submittals
  • Create project quotations
  • Create and manage orders, purchase orders, and status reports
  • Coordinate shipments to job sites
  • Work with vendors to obtain shipping dates, tracking numbers and notes on open shipments; enter information into database per WB reporting protocol, notating, and communicating ship dates that place project at risk
  • Resolve billing matters swiftly
  • Collaborate with internal accounting, purchasing, sales and warehouse teams
  • Learn about lighting on a continual basis

Qualifications

  • Lighting and/or Electrical Experience (preferred but not required)
  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferred but not required)
  • Proven working experience in project management
  • Experience in reviewing construction plans, specifications, and other related construction documents
  • Excellent English written and verbal skills. Must be able to concisely exchange detailed information with co-workers, clients, and vendors.
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
  • Flexible, professional, team player with a positive, energetic personality and work ethic to meet the needs of this client-driven business
  • Strong problem-solving skills with analytical, detail-oriented approach
  • Results-driven with a sense of urgency and strong follow-up skills
  • Applicant must be able to respond to client needs in a positive manner while maintaining a professional demeanor
  • Team player who strives for continuous improvement
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), internet searches and intermediate computer systems skills

We offer

  • 401(k).
  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Competitive Salary and bonus compensation

How to apply

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected].