Electrical Distribution Project Coordinator

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional development programs

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance (short- and long‑

Life insurance for spouse and depend‌​

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Management and Distribution Equipment teams in executing electrical distribution projects. You will liaise with manufacturers, estimators, project managers, and customers to ensure orders, submittals, rebates, and BOMs are accurate and on time.

You will coordinate pricing opportunities, track rebates, assemble submittal packages with Gear Estimators, review specs and equipment schedules,

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 Special Price Jobs (SPJs), rebates, and project-specific 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 switchgear and distribution equipment submittal packages.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and equipment schedules to ensure submittal packages are complete and submitted on time.
• Review approved gear orders to verify a complete and accurate Bill of Material (BOM) is included prior to turnover to the Project Management team.
• Coordinate order turnover activities and communicate project requirements to Gear Project Managers.
• Identify discrepancies, missing materials, or specification conflicts and work with estimators, vendors, and project managers to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including submittals, change notices, pricing approvals, and manufacturer correspondence.
• Assist with order status updates, project reporting, and other administrative project management functions.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, manufacturer representatives, and internal teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Eclipse ERP

Job description

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Management and Distribution Equipment teams in executing electrical distribution projects. You will liaise with manufacturers, estimators, project managers, and customers to ensure orders, submittals, rebates, and BOMs are accurate and on time.

You will coordinate pricing opportunities, track rebates, assemble submittal packages with Gear Estimators, review specs and equipment schedules,