Low Voltage Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Paid vacations

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Wachter in Detroit MI is seeking a Low Voltage Operations Manager to organize and coordinate office operations and supervise PMs and technicians.

Ideal candidate will have 3–5 years combined experience in the local Structured Cabling/Technology market, with extensive local business contacts. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• College education / degree highly desirable (minimum HS Diploma or GED required).
• Highly proficient with personal computer, email, spreadsheets and database MS Office programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience in PM and QM processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage project managers and technicians.
• Oversee warehouse inventory, tools, and fleet vehicles.
• Assist in hiring and training of field and office staff.
• Ensure safety requirements per OSHA and company standards.
• Forecasting, budget explanations, and vendor invoice approvals.

Skills

PM leadership

Client relations

Office operations

PM/Field integration

Microsoft Office

Education

HS Diploma or GED

College degree desirable

Tools

MS Office

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.

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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.