Project Associate - Remote- Temporary
About the position Responsibilities • Coordinate between Valmont and customers for requests for quotations and order processing. • Compute accurate prices and maintain management-directed margins. • Negotiate price and delivery terms to secure orders. • Handle all quote and order-related issues for customers. • Verify orders received against quote and contract documents. • Establish and maintain customer master files for assigned accounts. • Minimize quotation and order turnaround time while maximizing accuracy and effectiveness. • Process orders and compare total purchase order terms to Valmont's terms and pricing policy. • Review contracts for product, price, and delivery details. • Use drafting systems to determine production part numbers for new orders and ship shortages. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an Associate's degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. • Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple tasks concurrently. • Prior work experience in Order Management, Project Management, Customer Service, or related fields. • Ability to understand and analyze engineering details, project plans, and specifications. • High level of knowledge of Valmont's quote, order entry, and related software systems. Nice-to-haves • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. Benefits • Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision) coverage. • 401k retirement plan with company match. • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, including maternity leave. • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year. • Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services. Apply tot his job