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Position Summary

Resource Lighting + Controls is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial lighting and lighting controls projects from award through project closeout. This role serves as a critical link between manufacturers, distributors, contractors, specifiers, and internal teams to ensure projects are executed efficiently, profitably, and with exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills combined with technical knowledge of lighting systems, lighting controls and their supporting software, electrical drawings, and project specifications. Strong verbal and in-person communication skills are essential, as this role requires frequent coordination with internal teams, customers, contractors, manufacturers, and other project stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be comfortable navigating difficult conversations, resolving conflicts calmly and professionally, and demonstrating a high degree of emotional intelligence.

This individual will be responsible for coordinating schedules, managing project documentation, expediting materials, monitoring logistics, supporting submittal development, and proactively communicating with all parties to ensure project milestones, expectations, and deliverables are met.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain & develop solid business relationships with all project stakeholders and project owner entities (Pre/post project completion).
• Manage lighting and controls projects from turnover through final closeout.
• Manage factory and third-party service providers that are incorporated in the project scope.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules and key milestones to all project stakeholders.
• Work well within the project team (internally/externally)
• Design, review, and interpret lighting plans, controls drawings, electrical schematics, specifications, and submittals to ensure project requirements are met.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and specifiers to ensure timely execution of project deliverables.
• Track shipments, monitor logistics, expedite orders, and proactively resolve supply chain issues.
• Review project requirements and verify that selected products and controls architectures align with project specifications.
• Prepare, coordinate, and deliver complete and accurate submittal packages.
• Maintain detailed project records, schedules, correspondence, and documentation.
• Communicate project status, risks, and schedule impacts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project issues while minimizing delays and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate commissioning, startup, programming, and project closeout activities as required.
• Support field teams, contractors, and customers with product identification, installation guidance, and controls-related questions.
• Monitor project profitability and identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and enhance project execution.

Qualifications

• 3 years proven experience acting in a similar role or capacity.
• Proven experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven ability to read and interpret lighting plans, controls drawings, electrical schematics/diagrams, and project specifications.
• Experience managing submittals, project documentation, and customer communications.
• Experience with logistics management, shipment tracking, order expediting, and supply chain coordination.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, engineers, architects, and end users.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management or ERP software.
• Experience in the lighting, electrical, controls, or construction industries strongly preferred.
• Experience with commercial lighting controls systems, commissioning, programming, or startup support is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accountability and ownership.
• High level of commitment to establishing and maintaining established timelines for follow up and follow through.
• Understanding the relationships of time and money and resolving issues quickly and effectively.

Preferred Background

• Commercial lighting industry experience.
• Electrical contracting, construction management, or specification-related experience.

Success in This Role

The successful Project Manager will consistently deliver projects on schedule, maintain exceptional customer relationships, proactively solve problems, and serve as a trusted technical resource for both customers and internal team members. They will combine strong organizational skills with technical expertise to ensure every project is executed smoothly from award through final completion