Strategic Project Manager - Electrical & Energy Solutions

Border States; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Job summary

Border States in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Project Manager to lead the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of complex customer projects, exercising independent judgement in interpreting specifications, determining material strategies, and resolving project-critical issues for profitability and on-time delivery.

The role partners with Account Managers, Business Development, and sales teams to align project goals with pricing, vendor terms, and company objectives.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years in customer service, quotation or sales with strong electrical products knowledge.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement on complex project and technical issues.
• Experience managing project financials, pricing strategies, and vendor negotiations.
• Proven ability to interpret technical specifications and develop project execution strategies.
• Knowledge of product lines, substitutes, and supplier pricing policies preferred.
• Strong PC skills: Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account Managers, Business Development Managers, Demand Gen & Distribution Leaders, and sales staff to align project execution with profitability.
• Projects may involve substations, power transmission, wind/solar energy, data Telco, HV industrial, commercial, or residential construction and industrial.
• Oversee customer support activities and direct issue resolution, including expediting, pricing, follow-up, and returns.
• Provide timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests from customers.
• Develop and manage project schedules; adjust plans based on evolving risks and customer needs.
• Maintain teamwork and communication to balance workload within the project team.
• Complete project group job forms with customer information for each project handled.
• Evaluate vendor performance, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, escalate risks as needed.
• Manage all financials related to the project; ensure alignment with margins.
• Coordinate with Demand Generation to start-up and complete assigned projects.

Education

Associates degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Border States in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Project Manager to lead the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of complex customer projects, exercising independent judgement in interpreting specifications, determining material strategies, and resolving project-critical issues for profitability and on-time delivery.

The role partners with Account Managers, Business Development, and sales teams to align project goals with pricing, vendor terms, and company objectives.