Project Support Specialist

There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a dedicated Project Support Specialist that will complete defined project related tasks in support of Viking Electric Project Managers. Develop and maintain client and partner relationships with external customers, representatives, and/or vendors through building trucks and providing high levels of service.

• Create and monitor preliminary status reports. Accurately provide shipment schedules to ensure project timelines are upheld.
• Request approval drawings from reps and/or compile into Viking Electric drawings, operation and maintenance documents based on project requirements, and assemble submittal drawing packages.
• Assist in managing the percentage of completion reports and ensuring proper job closeout.
• Assist with Direct Through Stock process according to customers’ expectations. Work closely with DTS Specialists and warehouse associates to plan for material receipts, resolve problems, and coordinate deliveries.
• Monitor digital tools and software to ensure accuracy and upload necessary project documents.
• Perform customer returns and work with Project Managers to resolve defective and damaged product issues including freight claims.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Minimum education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum two years of office experience.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, internet navigation, and Adobe.
• Two years post high school education or equivalent experience desirable.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.