Project Coordinator - Burlington

Annual Base Salary: $50,000 to $65,000

Reason for vacancy: This is a backfill for an existing vacancy within the team.

Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors, with 24 key Ontario locations and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry.

Culture

Our core purpose is Customer First- Employee Driven. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do.

Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done.

We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.

What you will be doing

This position is responsible for providing a high level of quality in project delivery for projects on all levels of complexity and size. The incumbent of this role interprets customer requirements and offers solutions that maximize profitability and add value for the customer with an on time, on budget, right the first-time approach. Documentation of project delivery will be done to the highest industry standard monitored and measured by the Gerrie process.

ADMIN ACTIVITIES/ CUSTOMER SERVICE

Work closely with the Project Service team to coordinate project delivery to contractors for projects.

Collaborate with Project Service team in maximizing project delivery processes.

Assist the Branch with any requests that they may have, including but not limited to mitigating risk for project disputes and proven practices in project coordination.

Ensure timely delivery of products and solutions while maintaining cost controls.

Coordinate approval packages with suppliers and consulting engineers.

Complete project documentation following the Gerrie policies and procedures.

Create schedules of values, prepare process billings, and assist with amendments to existing purchase orders (i.e., change orders).

Ensure all invoices have been prepared and sent.

Coordinate credit issues with appropriate internal personnel.

Coordinate pricing of change orders with suppliers and internal resources.

Ensure project close out documentation is complete.

Build packages and warranty letter from suppliers.

Escalate issues to appropriate management for prompt investigation and required action.

Keep the Project Services Manager and others informed on the project status and issues that may impact customer relations and project success.

Provide input to the PSGS for revenue and margin forecast for managed projects.

Handling job additions, deletions, and oversee the profitability of the project.

COMMUNICATION

Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with customers.

TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION

Create and maintain a team atmosphere and ensure employee concerns are resolved promptly.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Be able to recommend creative solutions to various issues that may arise.

QUALITY

Ensure employees understand and adhere to ISO policies and procedures.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Participate in conferences, seminars, and other educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintain and participate in professional networks to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Participates on committees and special projects as requested

What you bring to the table

Must have a high school diploma.

College Diploma in an Electrical discipline, or equivalent Electrical product knowledge is an asset.

Project Management certification is an asset.

Relevant experience (dealing with electrical products, preparing quotations).

Excellent math, communication and organizational skills required.

Must be personable, sales oriented and possess a good work ethic.

Experience working with JD Edwards is a definite asset.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, PDF protocol.

Strong attention to detail.

Established relationships with manufacturers and contractors.

Excellent knowledge of the electrical industry and products

Technical knowledge of electrical distribution products and solutions

Ability to interpret distribution single line drawings and lighting and lamping layouts.

Don’t have all of these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better.

We believe in taking care of our people

Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)

Employee Assistance Program

Global travel coverage

Pension plan with contribution matching

Training, development and career growth opportunities

Tuition re-imbursement program

Promote from within culture

A diverse and inclusive workplace

Caring and nurturing environment

Words that our employees use to describe us

Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful!

*Flexible interview options are available!