Project specialist Jobs in Birmingham, AL

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• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
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The Project Coordinator works closely with the Project Management team, and provides basic customer service, organization, inside support, preparation of standard reporting, tracking all orders to ensure they are current and in good standing.

Essential Functions

• Assist project management team in coordination and communication in a timely manner in order to meet the construction schedule
• Prepare and submit quotes and work orders to customers and technicians within the agreed upon timeframe. Including, the ability to perform a construction take off from blue prints, and process Architectural revisions and bulletins (As Required By Account)
• Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication to General Contractors, Customers, and Field Technicians and to Internal Departments regarding the status of orders. Prepares timely update reports for management, customers as needed.
• Follow-up correspondence in writing (email primarily)
• Responsive to returning phone calls in a timely manner
• Communicate with factories and suppliers
• Monitor orders, and provide tracking for shipments.
• Prepare direct entry sales orders
• Coordinate project submittal process-product data sheets, samples, schedules, etc.
• Provide close-out documents as required
• Ability to resolve project issues quickly and efficiently and communicates not only the problem but also a resolution to all required parties. If unable to find an acceptable solution will escalate to the Project Manager / Team Lead.
• Coordinate orders across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.
• Displays working product knowledge of materials: Doors, Frames, Door Hardware.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Products, including but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Functional and working knowledge of computers
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Good mathematical skills
• Effective communication skills both verbal and in writing
• Self-motivated and proactive with ability to multi-task
• Blue print reading and specification interpretation preferred Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or equivalent experience a plus

Physical Demands This position requires physical activity consistent with a construction or installation environment. The employee will spend more than two-thirds of their time standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Approximately one-third of the time may be spent walking and engaging in verbal communication or listening. Frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing between 25 and 50 pounds is required.

Work Environment This role may involve travel to project sites and exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. These may include outdoor weather, proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, and the use of hand tools or hardware. Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and other physical demands typical of a construction or warehouse environment.

Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer CBX Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.