Lighting Project Manager

Monterey Lighting Solutions is a commercial lighting distributor serving owners, contractors, designers, and engineers. The Project Manager will manage large architectural and commercial lighting projects from contract through closeout, coordinating pricing, submittals, timelines, documentation, and delivery while serving as the primary customer contact.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple commercial lighting projects at once, from contract through closeout
• Proactively manage project timelines, flagging risks and obstacles before they become problems
• Read plans and specs; perform electrical/lighting takeoffs
• Prepare and manage quotes and submittals
• Mark up drawings and manage submittal logs
• Track project status, pricing, and documentation, including in Procore
• Coordinate with lighting agencies, manufacturers, and contractors on pricing, lead times, and delivery
• Act as the primary customer contact — resolve issues before they escalate

Requirements:

• you'll be a highly organized problem-solver who can manage several moving projects at once without losing sight of any of them
• You stay calm under pressure, communicate constantly, and genuinely care about keeping your customers ahead of surprises
• Most importantly, you bring a proactive mindset and real ownership over the projects in your hands
• Minimum 5 years managing lighting, electrical, or construction projects
• Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to read construction plans and accurately perform electrical takeoffs
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a customer-facing role
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Acumatica, Parspec, Countfire, Bluebeam, and Procore preferred