Electrical Distribution Project Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Parental leave

Professional and personal development

Employee stock/ownership potential

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support project management and distribution equipment teams. You will liaise with manufacturers, estimators, and customers to ensure orders are accurate and processed efficiently.

You will help manage submittals, rebates, and BOM validation, working to improve project execution and customer satisfaction across multiple states including MD, VA, PA, and beyond.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years in electrical distribution, project support, estimating, customer service, or related field.
• 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 (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience with Eclipse or other ERP platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with manufacturers regarding SPJs, rebates, and pricing opportunities.
• Assist in tracking and resolving rebate and pricing requests to maximize profitability.
• Assemble, review, and distribute submittal packages with Gear Estimators.
• Review specifications and BOMs to ensure complete submittal packages.
• Coordinate order turnover 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 and pricing approvals.
• Support order status updates, project reporting, and other admin PM functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

ERP familiar

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Eclipse ERP

MS Office

Job description

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support project management and distribution equipment teams. You will liaise with manufacturers, estimators, and customers to ensure orders are accurate and processed efficiently.

You will help manage submittals, rebates, and BOM validation, working to improve project execution and customer satisfaction across multiple states including MD, VA, PA, and beyond.