about the position…
The Lighting Associate is responsible for the quotation and submittal of lighting packages in coordination with the Lighting Consultant.
position details/responsibilities…
- Build, update, and maintain a bill of material and entering accurate pricing, adjusting counts as necessary with Lighting Consultant guidance.
- Assist in identifying gaps in the information provided and keep track of answers as they come from the estimating department and the client.
- Gather and format all documents required to create and maintain organized, accurate fixture submittals through approvals and until handoff to a Lighting Project Manager for purchasing.
- Work directly with manufacturers and vendors regarding lead times, product availability and pricing.
- Create accurate and competitive quotations for PDI Estimating while adhering to project budget.
- Ability to utilizing external vendors, internal pricing sheets and pricing database for accurate quotes.
- Maintain PDI quotations through approvals and handoff to the Lighting Project Manager.
- Update and maintain the pricing database with vendor price sheets.
- Continue to learn vendor products, trends, technology and systems as they relate to lighting systems obtaining continuing education credits where available.
- Obtain fixture quotes and provide accurate pricing and recommendations for fixture solutions.
here’s what we’re looking for…
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the lighting supply chain process, or have similar experience within construction-specific distribution.
- General knowledge of electrical contracting, lighting design, distribution and construction processes.
- Ability to multi-task in a high volume fast paced work environment with very tight deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized, detail oriented and efficient.
- Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth.
At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide
About Us
Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.