Fire Alarm Project Lead — Onsite in Lowell, AR

Wachter, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead fire alarm projects for our Lowell, AR office. You will oversee planning, execution, and closeout, coordinating with engineering and field teams to deliver on time and within budget. Strong budgeting, scheduling, and communication skills are essential.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in physical security, 3–4 years in PM, and familiarity with Access Control, CCTV, and service management tools. Travel occasionally to meet customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the physical security industry as a technician/engineer/manager.
• 3–4 years of project management experience; must manage budget, schedule, and full lifecycle of fire alarm projects.
• Experience with Access Control and CCTV systems.
• Ability to estimate fire alarm projects with little supervision.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings to coordinate physical security installations.
• Strong budgeting knowledge and understanding of business operations.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of fire alarm projects—from planning and execution to closeout.
• Develop budgets, timelines, and ensure progress to plan; track critical project achievements.
• Create and maintain project files.
• Manage project scheduling.
• Manage the project financials.
• Ensure planned results are achieved on time and within budget.
• Manage sourcing, evaluating, and estimating selected bid opportunities.
• Act as a key contributor in a complex environment.
• Work with vendors and team to establish and achieve goals.
• Manage, coordinate, and delegate activities through team resources.
• Uphold high standards of quality and professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned and ensure OSHA safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Access control

CCTV

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or related

Tools

Service Now

Job description

Wachter, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead fire alarm projects for our Lowell, AR office. You will oversee planning, execution, and closeout, coordinating with engineering and field teams to deliver on time and within budget. Strong budgeting, scheduling, and communication skills are essential.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in physical security, 3–4 years in PM, and familiarity with Access Control, CCTV, and service management tools. Travel occasionally to meet customers.