Project Manager

Project Manager

Reports To

Senior Project Manger

Job Overview

The primary role of this position is to support our electrical, industrial controls and sales divisions by managing projects that fit Wescom and our goal of Energizing America. As a Project Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact for managing projects within our organization, while collaborating with other team members. This role will be responsible for taking the lead on projects when it comes to gathering details, looking at bids and the execution of work. All employees must act with urgency, accountability, and flexibility to ensure Wescom’s core values are always followed.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Research upcoming and current bids that align with Wescom’s services and capabilities

- Provide input on any ways to improve our bid research, bid process, procurement of material and project management

- Understand the scope and complexity of work for each RFQ

- Attend pre-bid meetings and job walk throughs

- Responsible for gathering vendor quotes

- Manage, review, and evaluate all bids prior to customer submission

- Manage and assist with procurement of material for upcoming projects

- Develop schedules for current and upcoming projects to ensure that the work will be completed based on our proposed or required timeline

- Work with current and potential suppliers/vendors to ensure competitive pricing

- Focus will be on plan and spec projects

- Occasional travel to job sites

- Be an active safety role model and follow all safety requirements.

- Live Wescom core values of Building Customers for Life, Serving with Integrity, Empowering People and Creating Opportunities.

Qualifications

- At least two years of field experience in the industrial market

- Industry knowledge in electrical, mechanical and automation/instrumentation

- Highly organized with paperwork and documentation

- Familiarity with bid software/platforms and computer systems

- Ability to perform work and provide a professional solution under tight deadlines

- Ability to take the lead on projects while instilling a team environment

- High school diploma.

- Live Wescom core values of Building Customers for Life, Serving with Integrity, Empowering People and Creating Opportunities.

Salary

$70,000 + Commensurate with experience

Hours

Expect Monday – Friday, 40 to 50 hours a week

Career Path

The Project Manager reports to the Senior Project Manager. There are several career paths available to the right individual including other leadership positions such as asset manager, operations manager, safety director, or like positions that are open. Wescom believes in people and creating opportunities for the right person.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

- Duluth, MN 55803 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Duluth, MN 55803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person