Project Account Manager

Border States

. Provide project management for Grid Solutions Group projects .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • North Dakota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including material flow management, customer service, and technical understanding of electrical systems. Proficient in developing customer quotations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve sales and profit objectives.

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Project ManagementCustomer ServiceElectrical Systems KnowledgeQuotation DevelopmentMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementMaterial TakeoffsElectrical Systems UnderstandingProduct Application KnowledgeQuotation DevelopmentVendor NegotiationInventory ManagementContract ReviewTechnical Specification ReadingSales Experience

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSAP SoftwarePC for WindowsEmailInternet

Industry Keywords

Electrical ProductsUtility SystemsSupplier Pricing PoliciesProduct LinesTrade DegreeSales ObjectivesProject CloseoutRisk IdentificationTechnical InquiriesCustomer Accounts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide project management for Grid Solutions Group projects
Manage material flow from the planning phase through project completion
Maintain project schedules and accurate databases of current projects
Ensure required specifications are met for jobs in progress
Coordinate, analyze, and act on customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures
Follow up on quotations after bid dates, clarify product specifications, resolve outstanding issues, and develop schedules meeting customer deadlines
Complete assigned projects
Provide timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests
Perform material takeoffs for bids involving wire and cable, transformers, splices, terminations, switchgear, apparatus, and specialty equipment
Develop customer quotations within company profit objectives and guidelines
Assist with vendor negotiations for product pricing and delivery
Work with the legal department on contract review and risk identification
Complete project group job forms with customer information
Oversee or support product application, estimating, procurement, material management, staging, kitting, storage, jobsite delivery, back hauling, and project closeout
Develop customer accounts, secure orders, and generate product and service sales
Consult with engineers and developers on projects
Assist with purchasing, product evaluations, inventory management, pricing development, and related services
Contact vendors for pricing
Attend training programs and assist with trade shows as needed
Collaborate with Business Development Managers, Regional Managers, and sales staff to meet sales and gross profit objectives
Provide responsive, quality customer service and maintain team workload balance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Business or trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience
2 years of prior customer service, quotation, or sales experience with strong knowledge of electrical products and utility systems preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications, alternate product substitutes, and supplier pricing policies preferred
Ability to read, write, and speak in English
Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software
Technical ability to understand electrical systems and product applications with prior electrical distribution experience preferred
Technical ability to read specifications and drawings highly preferred
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills preferred
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and work well on a team
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Successful completion of required pre-employment criminal background check; drug testing and MVR check as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Bonuses upon achievement of branch and company goals
100 percent employee-owned company