Contractor Quotations & Project Manager - Kendall Electric

The Kendall Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kendall Group is seeking a Contractor Quotations Project Manager to join their sales team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, you will coordinate with sales teams, ensuring detailed quotations and project support from initiation to completion.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in project management or quotations, along with strong communication and organization skills. This position offers opportunities for collaboration and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• 2 years quotations or project manager experience.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell company products and services to customers.
• Manage large scale material scheduling and delivery.
• Prepare contractor product quotes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Cross-functional Skills

Negotiating

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Solar Eclipse software

Job description

Role Summary

Reporting to the Location/Territory Manager, the Contractor Quotations Project Manager is a key member of the Kendall Electric sales team. In this role you will work together with our sales team to provide quality and detailed quotations, excellent customer service and support for contractor project job sales. Within your team you will have the opportunity and satisfaction to see a project all the way from the quoting process to its grand opening.

Responsibilities

• Sell company products and services to customers calling into the branch by gathering information about their needs, providing technical assistance when required, quoting, soliciting orders, and suggesting additional products in a fast‑paced multi‑tasking environment.
• Review bid documents, specifications, and drawings to perform material takeoffs.
• Properly select products and quantities to meet specifications and evaluate alternate solutions.
• Manage large scale material scheduling and delivery projects with multiple contractors and suppliers.
• Manage/Oversee Kendall Electric projects from start to finish.
• Meet with customers to ensure proper execution of projects.
• Professional communication with customers.
• Manage project details.
• Participate in internal and external project coordination meetings with contractors, engineers, and suppliers.
• Prepare contractor product quotes.
• Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Service Excellence
• Results
• Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Priority Setting
• Planning and Organizing
• Negotiating
• Time Management

Requirements

• Work Experience: 2 years quotations or project manager experience.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Experience working with MS Office; ability to collaborate with and engage additional commercial or technical resources when appropriate; strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; business acumen including problem solving skills, critical thinking, and analytical abilities.
• Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail‑oriented; ability to multi‑task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast‑paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment.
• Cross‑functional Skills: Ability to work well cross‑functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communications, analytical and problem‑solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills; strong phone presence and listening skills.
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to sit, talk, and hear; ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs; reasonable accommodations may be made.
• Physical Environment: Normal office environment.
• Driver's License: Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work Experience: 5 years of industry experience.
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Solar Eclipse software knowledge.

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.