Project House Leader Details

Project House Leader

Rexel Automation - Denver, CO

Employment Type : Full-Time

Rexel is a global leader specializing in the multi-channel distribution of electrical products and services for the energy world. Our mission is to offer our customers innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the comfort, security and energy performance of installations, infrastructure and buildings.

We Deliver The Best Customer Experience
We Join Forces For Success
We Encourage Innovation
We Engage People To Develop Their Talents
We Trust Each Other
We Enjoy Making A Difference

We are seeking an Industrial Project Manager for our Denver, CO:

With annual sales in excess of $4B, Rexel USA is a market leader providing innovative and sustainable electrical supplies and energy solutions. Our strategy is simple - by helping our customers thrive, we thrive. We recognize that the energy industry is changing and Rexel's business is changing with it. That's why we’re looking for someone like you - a fresh thinking, innovator, and ground-breaker.

Summary

• Leads the area project house team members, making assignments as needed and coordinating efficiencies among the team.
• Process, manage and schedule orders for the projects department.
• Quote customers any changes to original bill of material.
• Assist in customer claim resolution.
• Works with customer and vendor to meet project deadlines.
• Must be able to prepare professional written documentation to customers.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to consider all aspects of selling including: vendor relationships, profit and loss concepts and long and short terms goals of the company.
• Will be required to visit customers with outside sales staff or independently.
• Manage projects within time and budget.
• Manage suppliers to ensure on time delivery and compliance with job specifications.
• Ability to exhibit a positive, friendly and helpful attitude with customers and to be sensitive to their needs.
• Other Administrative duties as needed for position.

Essential Responsibilities

• Utilizes a disciplined approach to identify Key Objectives, Deliverables, Milestones, and Tasks that are needed to successfully complete the project.
• Manages scope, schedule and cost within plan utilizing appropriate project management tools and methodology.
• Facilitates the definition of project metrics for tracking progress and successful completion.
• Leads the development of the project communication plan.
• Effectively manages communications, expectations, and interactions associated with cross-functional teams.
• Delivers informative, well-organized presentations and regular updates on project status and selected project topics.
• Manages and leads multiple projects simultaneously while providing coaching and mentoring to less experienced project managers in the organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers to make an accurate assessment of customer project needs.
• Knowledge of lighting, switchgear and Rockwell Automation products, including Motor Control Centers (MCCs).
• Background in project management, with PMP certification a significant plus.
• Must have excellent computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job projects and requirements.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills are required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Education
BS/BA/BBA degree preferred but not required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
At least 10 years’ experience in Industrial Automation Applications.

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Language Ability:

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and staff to make an accurate assessment of customer needs. Ability to create and make presentations.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to verify and calculate figures such as commissions. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Ability to use sound judgment and problem solving skills to analyze customer problems and to recommend the proper course of action. Ability to organize and prioritize job projects and requirements.

Attendance Demands:

The attendance 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 disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attendance is required Monday through Friday within normal business hours. Employee may be required to work overtime, and occasional Saturdays and Sundays.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, inventory software, internet software and order processing systems.

Physical Demands:

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 disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, handle, or feel, and required to speak, read, and hear English. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This position will requires approximately 90% domestic travel and ability to travel by air transportation and operate a motor vehicle.
• This position may occasionally be exposed to extreme weather conditions in a warehouse environment at company branches or vendor or customer sites.
• This is a high stress and fast paced environment.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Commission/Bonus Plan: Product Specialist Plan

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 8 paid company holidays plus 3 flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within!

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Rexel USA is a VEVRAA federal contractor and an EEO/AA employer. (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with a Disability) We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work. If you encounter difficulty using our online application system due to disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation, email staffing@rexelusa.com or call (888) 739-3547

Nearest Major Market: Denver