Low Voltage Operations Manager

Wachter, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401K and IRA

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. is seeking a Low Voltage Operations Manager for the Detroit, MI area. The role oversees office operations, PM teams, and field staff with responsibility for budgeting, supplier relations, and project costing.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of local experience in Structured Cabling/Technology, strong local contacts, and proven leadership. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years combined experience in the local Structured Cabling/Technology market.
• Extensive local business contacts and relationships.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead PM team and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage PM team and technicians.
• Manage warehouse inventory, tools, and fleet vehicles.
• Assist in hiring process of field and office resources.
• Employee training, coaching, and annual evaluations.
• Oversee time-sheets and expense report submittals/approvals.
• P&L responsibilities including monthly forecasting and meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Sales

Field Experience

Local Market Knowledge

Education

College degree desirable

HS Diploma or GED required

Job description

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

Wachter is currently accepting resumes for a Low Voltage Operations Manager in the Detroit MI area.

The Low Voltage Operations Manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years combined experience (Field, Project Management, Sales) in the local Structured Cabling/Technology market, along with extensive local business contacts and relationships.

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!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings

Sales / Business Development:

• Have a database of potential local customers.
• Build relationships with the local manufacturers and distributors.
• Have a business development background and the ability to on-board new business.
• Able to grow your business year over year.
• Knowledge of the local chamber of commerce and business associations.
• Well connected within the community.

Operations:

• Lead, coach, and manage PM team and technicians.
• Manage warehouse inventory, tools, and fleet vehicles.
• Assist in hiring process of field and office resources.
• Employee training, coaching, and annual evaluations.
• Oversee process of time-sheets and expense report submittals and approvals.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter and OSHA and ensure that managers and technicians are abiding as well.
• Maintain Wachter's high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior and appearance.
• Manage/approve vendor invoices through internal workflow process.
• Work closely with other offices/ Pre-con/Solutions Design Team on project costing for bids, approvals for vendor agreements, etc.
• P&L Responsibilities including monthly forecasting and explanation of financials in monthly meeting, meeting profit quotas, and assisting in accounts receivable collection duties as needed.
• Assist with PM, Service Delivery and Quality Control issues.
• Thorough knowledge of all Project Management Duties

Job Requirements:

• College education / degree highly desirable (minimum HS Diploma or GED required).
• Highly proficient with use of personal computer, including email, spreadsheets and database Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong General and Project Management skills and experience.
• Excellent new business development skills.
• Expert Knowledge of PM and QM processes.

$90,000 - $120,000 a year

Based on experience and qualifications.

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.

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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.