Project Manager - Electrical

Dakota Supply Group; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Training and development

Competitive compensation

PTO and leave

Job summary

Dakota Supply Group in Saint Paul, MN seeks an Electrical Project Manager to lead bid projects, manage purchasing, and coordinate customer communications for deliveries and quotations. This salaried, exempt role follows standard business hours with possible variations for project needs.

Preferred candidates have 5+ years in PM, strong electrical knowledge, and experience reading drawings. DSG emphasizes ESOP ownership, growth, and collaborative teamwork with regional project exposure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in the electrical industry.
• Bachelor's degree or certification in a related field.
• Ability to read civil drawings and takeoffs.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of bid projects and coordinate multiple Quotations Specialists.
• Oversee project material purchasing and scheduling.
• Provide accurate estimates and bid proposals leveraging technical knowledge.
• Deliver troubleshooting and product application assistance to customers.
• Resolve complex customer service issues by collaborating with team members.
• Mentor junior team members and promote a positive team culture.

Skills

Project management

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Eclipse ERP

Excel

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Project Manager - Electrical

Full Time Professional Saint Paul, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3676

Salary Range: $53,900.00 To $90,100.00 Annually

*Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

*Candidates must live within commuting distance of St. Paul, MN. Opportunities for hybrid work may be available for well-qualified candidates. Some travel to projects in and around the St. Paul metro area is required.

DSG is seeking an Electrical Project Manager in ourSt. Paul location. In this salaried, exempt position, work is typically performed during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, but may vary on occasion according to business needs. As a Project Manager, you will oversee the management of product orders and customer communications related to deliveries, damaged, or missing products. You will lead the coordination of bid projects and the assignment of Quotations Specialists, while fostering a collaborative team culture and enhancing communication across the region.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of an ElectricalProject Manager at DSG:

• Lead the management of bid projects to completion from multiple Quotations Specialists.


• Oversee project material purchasing and scheduling.


• Provide accurate estimates and bid proposals, leveraging expertise.


• Deliver troubleshooting and product application assistance to customers.


• Resolve complex customer service issues by collaborating with team members.


• Act as the primary facilitator for the customer ordering process and quotations workload.


• Proactively identify and respond to opportunities to promote additional product sales.


• Ensure an organized system for quotations files and records of jobs quoted.


• Negotiate with vendors for special terms and pricing for supplies and materials.


• Follow up with sales and quoted customers to secure awarded project contracts.


• Lead the preparation and assembly of submittals for approval.


• Address all customer complaints and inquiries promptly to maximize satisfaction.


• Write and confirm orders for customer materials, ensuring delivery aligns with project requirements.


• Mentor junior team members and promote a positive team culture.


• Other duties as assigned.

A Successful Electrical Project Manager Typically Has:

• 5+ years of experience in project management, particularly in the industry.


• Advanced product and technical knowledge, ideally with a relevant degree or certification.


• Proficiency in reading civil drawings and specifications for projects, and performing takeoffs.


• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.


• Strong active listening skills to effectively determine customer needs.


• Superior relationship-building and negotiation skills.


• Advanced problem-solving, project management, and analytical capabilities.


• Proficient in Eclipse ERP and similar tools.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Bluebeam.


• Outstanding interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.


• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively.


• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.


• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively.

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).


• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.


• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.


• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.


• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.


• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).


• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.


• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.


• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.