Project Manager - West Chester, PA

Summary

U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. is an independent electrical distributor seeking an experienced Project Manager. The role oversees lighting and gear projects from initiation through completion, managing delivery, profitability, customer satisfaction, risks, financial reporting, and junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of lighting and gear jobs from approval to completion
• Anticipate industry and market changes, adjusting projects and pricing strategies in collaboration with customers and vendors
• Conduct financial risk assessments for projects, develop risk strategies, and communicate financial impacts to stakeholders
• Provide comprehensive quarterly updates to management on prospective, current, and future projects, including financial assessments
• Direct, train, and evaluate Project Coordinators and other junior team members; ensure accountability for assigned tasks
• Act as primary decision-maker for escalated issues, resolving customer complaints in alignment with company policies
• Collaborate with sales, estimating, accounting, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Manage project risks, change requests, and competing priorities using sound judgment and discretion
• Analyze project data to identify trends and recommend improvements for efficiency and profitability
• Maintain accurate tracking and reporting of bids, project updates, and financial metrics

Skills

• High school diploma required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent problem-solving and financial analysis skills, capable of balancing customer satisfaction with business profitability
• This role requires strategic thinking, initiative, and the ability to improve processes that contribute to the company's long-term success
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or within the electrical construction industry
• Experience with lighting/gear-related projects
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with Solar ERP or similar systems
• Experience reading schematics/prints

Qualifications

Must Haves

• High school diploma required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent problem-solving and financial analysis skills, capable of balancing customer satisfaction with business profitability
• This role requires strategic thinking, initiative, and the ability to improve processes that contribute to the company's long-term success

Nice to Haves

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or within the electrical construction industry
• Experience with lighting/gear-related projects
• bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with Solar ERP or similar systems
• Experience reading schematics/prints

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• TeleMedicine
• Matching 401(k)
• Company-paid Life Insurance + (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Choice of Voluntary Benefits including identity theft
• Full-time; remote