Project Manager
CurrentRecruited as national accounts Project Coordinator and promoted in 9 months—3 months earlier than policy—to PM for the Central Ohio Gear Department.Manage the lifecycle quotation and delivery of Eaton and ABB electrical components to 50 contractors for the construction, upgrade, and refurbishment of buildings, medical offices, restaurants, dispensaries, and educational facilities. Analyze customers’ construction plans, prepare competitive quotations and proposals, process orders, communicate status to customers, deliver component documentation, resolve quality/delivery issues, and closeout projects.➤ Evolved as a strategic partner to 30 electrical and GCs, contributing to continued business growth. Established relationships with contractors and provided quality solutions that maximized customer service and retention.➤ Prepared and presented an average of 10 quotations daily—valued at $10K-$15K, in addition to large proposals of up to $100K—encompassing bill of materials, lead time, exceptions, and cost elements.➤ Delivered dedicated support to Gap and Planet Fitness accounts in obtaining needed electrical components for the build-out and retrofit of Athleta, Old Navy, Gap, and Planet Fitness stores nationwide.➤ Assisted the national Walmart account service team in obtaining approval from manufacturer for the expedited shipment of a product in response to a failed component.➤ Built critical relationships with Eaton and ABB manufacturers that have contributed to the successful negotiation of pricing and the resolution of issues with electrical components.➤ Provided value engineering services to contractors that reduced costs of projects and enhanced profitability.
