Project Manager

Flexibility Option:Job Req Id: 30965Description:Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Albertville, MN or Rapid City, SD, or Bismarck, ND, or Pewaukee, WI, or Phoenix, AZ, or Fargo NDApplication Deadline: November 19, 2025Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.Job SummaryProvides project management skills for managing the projects of the Grid Solutions Group. Manages the flow of material from the planning phase to the completion of each assigned project. Maintains the schedule of jobs being handled, maintains accurate database on current projects, and ensures required specifications are met for all jobs in progress. Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures. Obtains orders and provides order entry, expediting, pricing, follow-up and other value-added services, as required.ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsWorks closely with BSE's Business Development Managers, Regional Managers and sales staff to provide product management for the assigned projects in order to meet and exceed sales and gross profit objectives.Projects may deal with substations, power transmission, wind and solar energy, data Telco or HV industrial.Manages the flow of material from the planning phase to the completion of each assigned project.Maintains the schedule of jobs being handled, maintains accurate database on current projects, and assures required specifications are met for all jobs in progress.Maintains a high level of teamwork and communication in ensuring a balanced workload within the team.Consistently provides responsive, quality service to our customers.Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures.After bid date, responsible for following-up on quotations to clarify product specifications, assure outstanding issues are resolved, and develop schedules that will meet customer's required deadlines.Responsible for the completion of each assigned project.Provides customers with timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests.May perform material takeoff of bids that could include products such as wire and cable, transformers, splices, terminations, switchgear, apparatus and specialty equipment.May develop quotations for customers within the company profit objectives and guidelines.May assist with negotiating with vendors for best pricing and best delivery of products to customers and/or jobsites.Non-essential FunctionsCompletes project group job form with customer information for each project handled.Responsibilities may include overseeing all or some of the following; product application and support, estimating, procurement, material management, staging, kitting, storage, job site delivery, back hauling and project close out.May be responsible for calls on customer accounts and actively seek to develop new accounts to secure orders and generate sales of products and services.May be required to consult with engineers and developers on given projects. Provides customers with timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests.Provides assistance in purchasing functions, product evaluations, inventory management, pricing development, and other related services.Contacts vendors for pricing, as needed.Attends training programs, as required. May assist with trade shows, as needed.QualificationsMinimum of a business or trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience.Minimum of two 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.Skills and AbilitiesTechnical 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 are preferredAbility to effectively plan and organize and work well on a team.Physical RequirementsLift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%Lift from Floor to Waist:< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally101 + lbs. - OccasionallyAbove Waist Lift:< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally101+ lbs. - Not at allUnilateral Carry:< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all101+ lbs. - Not at allBilateral Carry:< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all101+ lbs. - Not at allPhysical ActivityFrequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - FrequentlyStanding (for sustained periods of time) - FrequentlyWalking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - ContinuouslyBending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Not at allCrawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at allClimbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - OccasionallyReaching (extending arms in any direction) - OccasionallyCrouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - OccasionallyKneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - OccasionallyBalancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - FrequentlyRepetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - OccasionallyTrunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Not at allPushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - OccasionallyHandling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - FrequentlyFingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - OccasionallyTalking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - ContinuouslyDriving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - OccasionallyDesk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - ContinuouslyUse of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - FrequentlyHearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - ContinuouslyExposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - FrequentlyTravel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Not at allAdditional InformationThis job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. The pay range for this position is $65,850 per year to $82,300 per year, depending on experience.