Electrical Project Manager

Socket.dev; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA

Job summary

Wachter is seeking a Critical Power Electrical Project Manager to lead high-volume commercial accounts in Lenexa, KS, across initiation to closeout. You will drive project scheduling, budgets, and supplier coordination while maintaining strong client relations and safety standards.

This role emphasizes leadership across teams, audits, and financial forecasting, with travel as needed. A background in electrical work and PM experience are essential; college education is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of project management experience required.
• Electrical experience is strictly required.
• College education preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, grow, oversee, and direct high-volume commercial electrical accounts.
• Manage project scheduling, billing, and logistical support.
• Review customer specifications, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Create bid sheets, contractual proposals, and project budgets.
• Monitor budgets, resources, and overall project progress.
• Provide weekly and monthly financial forecasting and revenue projection reports.
• Oversee daily operational tasks including interviewing, hiring, and payroll approval.
• Build rapport and maintain day-to-day communication with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Electrical background

Team leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Education

College education preferred

Tools

CAT5 systems

Critical Power systems

Microsoft Office

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Role summary

Wachter is seeking a Critical Power Electrical Project Manager for their Lenexa, Kansas office. This full-time, permanent role requires a background in electrical work and experience in project management, crew management, quotes, and material ordering. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of project management experience, preferably in construction or technology, and a college education is preferred. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, managing the project lifecycle, creating proposals, ordering materials, performing audits, financial forecasting, and client communication. Some travel is required. Wachter offers competitive pay, benefits, and a family-oriented work environment.

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Wachter is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee Critical Power and Industrial Electrical projects. You will manage high-volume commercial electrical accounts throughout all five phases of the project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closeout. This role serves as a primary face of the company, requiring exceptional customer relations, technical knowledge, and operational leadership.

We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Account Management

• Plan, grow, oversee, and direct high-volume commercial electrical accounts.
• Manage project scheduling, billing, and logistical support.
• Review customer specifications, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project files.
• Ensure all projects adhere to company safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Manage the process of sourcing, evaluating, and estimating bid opportunities.
• Create bid sheets, contractual proposals, and project budgets.
• Monitor budgets, resources, and overall project progress.
• Provide weekly and monthly financial forecasting and revenue projection reports.

Supply Chain & Quality Control

• Order all materials and equipment for assigned projects.
• Perform quality and safety audits on all materials and equipment.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Oversee daily operational tasks including interviewing, hiring, and payroll approval.
• Assign resources and delegate tasks effectively through team resources.
• Perform site walks, surveys, and technical training at customer locations.
• Build rapport and maintain day-to-day communication with clients and stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

Experience & Education

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of project management experience required.
• Technical Background: Electrical experience is strictly required.
• Education: College education preferred, but not required.
• Industry Experience: Project management in Construction, Technology, or related fields is helpful.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to type at least 40 WPM.
• Experience working with engineered drawings, bid specifications, and construction take-offs is helpful.

Preferred Specialized Knowledge (Pluses)

• Experience with CAT5 systems.
• Experience with Critical Power systems.

Core Competencies

• Proven experience in crew management, quoting, and material ordering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and consistent follow-up.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• High standard of quality and professionalism.

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.