Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager (Construction Industry)

Job Description

This position involves providing industry-leading customer service and innovative solutions to our customers and manufacturer representatives. The role requires a fundamental understanding of the lighting supply chain and the ability to handle quotations and processed orders independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely quotations and processed orders with minimal supervision.

• Foster positive and attentive interactions internally and externally, taking complete ownership of projects to drive successful sales outcomes.

• Handle entry-level technical calls within the network.

• Read and interpret detailed, complex drawings and provide accurate take-offs based on these drawings.

• Quote and coordinate sample opportunities with representatives to secure specifications on projects.

• Maintain required volume of quotes and orders processed for workload.

• Actively maintain project follow-ups in Salesforce.

• Coordinate and execute sales marketing campaigns, specifically through phone calls to representatives.

• Attend regular product-specific training sessions to expand knowledge on customers and products.

• Begin training on competing companies and their products, as well as more complex technical aspects of products.

• Train and perform product technical support and procedures pertaining to intermediate tech calls from installers.

• Familiarize with key industry terms and project flow.

• Investigate and become familiar with key customers in the network.

• Participate in department and company feedback opportunities and team meetings.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of lighting inside sales experience.

• 3 years of inside sales experience across all communication platforms.

• 3 years of customer-facing experience across all communication platforms.

• Proficiency in Miro, QuickBooks, Salesforce, G-Suite, Vizio, Microsoft 365, Lucidchart, Monday.com, and Smartsheet.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bluebeam proficiency is a bonus.

• 1 year of customer-facing experience across all communication platforms.

• General LED lighting/construction knowledge preferred.

• Ability to communicate at a high level and prioritize customer needs.

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite from 8 AM to 5 PM or 7 AM to 4 PM, with occasional overtime to ensure project completion. After one year of employment, employees are eligible for one day of remote work or a flexible schedule. The office offers a casual work environment with jeans being acceptable attire. The atmosphere is team-oriented, supportive, and friendly, with a dog-friendly policy requiring approval. The office is well-lit, heated, air-conditioned, and ventilated, providing a fun and engaging work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Oswego, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Oswego,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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