Entry Level Associate Project Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

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DSG is seeking an Electrical Associate Project Manager in our La Crosse, WI location. In this full time, hourly position, work is typically performed between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As an Associate Project Manager, you will support the team in managing product orders and customer communications regarding delivery, damaged, or missing products. You will assist in coordinating bid projects and the workflow for Quotations Specialists, while contributing to a positive team culture.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of an Electrical Associate Project Manager at DSG:

• Assist in managing lighting and switchgear bid projects from multiple Quotations Specialists.

• Support project material purchasing and scheduling.

• Occasionally prepare estimates and bid proposals under supervision.

• Provide troubleshooting and product application assistance to customers.

• Collaborate with team members to resolve customer service issues promptly.

• Facilitate the customer ordering process and assist with quotations workload.

• Identify opportunities to promote additional product sales.

• Maintain organized quotations files and records of jobs quoted.

• Support vendor negotiations for special terms and pricing as directed.

• Follow up with sales and quoted customers to secure awarded projects.

• Assist in preparing submittals for approval.

• Address customer inquiries and complaints to ensure satisfaction.

• Write orders for customer materials and confirm delivery dates.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

A Successful Electrical Associate Project Manager Typically Has:

• 1-3 years of field experience or equivalent training in the industry.

• Basic product and technical knowledge.

• Ability to read civil drawings and specifications for projects and perform takeoffs.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

• Active listening skills to determine customer needs.

• Excellent relationship-building skills.

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience with Eclipse ERP is a plus.

• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively.

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.

• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.

• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.

• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.

• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.

• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.

• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.