Assistant Project Manager, Electrical Distribution & Submittals

Sonepar USA; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Job summary

Capital Electric, a member of the Sonepar family, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support its Project Management and Distribution Equipment teams in Maryland. You will liaise with manufacturers, estimators, and customers to ensure accurate orders, manage submittals, rebates, and orderly BOM turnover while maintaining top-tier customer service.

The role emphasizes coordinating pricing, reviewing specifications, and maintaining project documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in electrical distribution, project support, estimating, customer service, or related field preferred.
• Understanding of switchgear, distribution equipment, and electrical construction projects preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with Eclipse or other ERP platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with manufacturers regarding SPJs, rebates, and pricing opportunities.
• Assist in tracking, documenting, and resolving rebate and pricing requests to maximize project profitability.
• Partner with Gear Estimators to assemble, review, and distribute submittal packages.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and equipment schedules to ensure submittal packages are complete and submitted on time.
• Review BOMs to ensure accuracy before turnover to Project Management.
• Coordinate order turnover activities and communicate project requirements to Gear Project Managers.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve issues with estimators, vendors, and project managers.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including submittals, change notices, pricing approvals, and manufacturer correspondence.
• Assist with order status updates, project reporting, and other admin PM functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, manufacturer reps, and internal teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Eclipse ERP

Job description

Capital Electric, a member of the Sonepar family, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support its Project Management and Distribution Equipment teams in Maryland. You will liaise with manufacturers, estimators, and customers to ensure accurate orders, manage submittals, rebates, and orderly BOM turnover while maintaining top-tier customer service.

The role emphasizes coordinating pricing, reviewing specifications, and maintaining project documentation in a fast-paced environment.