EPC Project Support Specialist - Houston

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; 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/long-term)

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply in Houston, TX is seeking an administrative and logistics-focused associate to support the Project Management department. You will help plan, schedule, and monitor projects, coordinating materials and communications with customers and vendors.

Ideal candidates will have EPC/large CAPEX project exposure, strong procurement and logistics knowledge, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• A college degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in EPC and large CAPEX project support.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical products and distribution channels.
• Able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of procurement and logistics processes.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Acrobat, CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Project Management department.
• Assist with project planning, execution, and monitoring, to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Ability to provide documentation, material coordination, and support to Project Management staff during projects.
• Support the overall Branch sales strategy through efficient and timely responses to internal and external customers.
• Establish and maintain superior customer and vendor relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure products are ordered and billed accurately.
• Assist with overages, short shipped and damaged materials as they are reported to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Perform appropriate expediting functions to ensure materials are shipped and received by the customer in the agreed-upon time frames.
• Ability to communicate scheduling and shipping date changes with customers and sales staff.
• Assist with processing change orders and maintaining billing as requested until projects are closed out.
• Assist with requesting submittals, O&M manuals and maintaining project documentation.
• Assist with closing out billing at project completion.
• Accurately prepare, review, and manage order documentation, including mill test reports, packing slips, and shipping and receiving documents.
• Maintain well-organized filing systems, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor and track order status from initiation through fulfillment, communicating with suppliers, freight companies, and internal team members.
• Troubleshoot delays and resolve issues quickly, maintaining records of all orders, shipments, and communications.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure reliable delivery.
• Prepare regular reports on order status, delivery times, and issues encountered for management review.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM platforms

In-house platforms

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Acrobat

Job description

Crawford Electric Supply in Houston, TX is seeking an administrative and logistics-focused associate to support the Project Management department. You will help plan, schedule, and monitor projects, coordinating materials and communications with customers and vendors.

Ideal candidates will have EPC/large CAPEX project exposure, strong procurement and logistics knowledge, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.