Low Voltage Operations Manager

Wachter, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Vacation and Holidays

401K and IRA Retirement Savings

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. in Scranton is seeking a Low Voltage Operations Manager to organize and coordinate office operations and drive efficiency in the Scranton PA area.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in the local Structured Cabling/Technology market, with strong local business contacts and a proven track record in field, project management, and sales.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years combined experience (Field, Project Management, Sales) in the local Structured Cabling/Technology market.
• Extensive local business contacts and relationships.
• Proficient with personal computer usage, 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.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local manufacturers and distributors.
• Grow the business year over year.
• Lead, coach, and manage PM team and technicians.
• Manage warehouse inventory, tools, and fleet vehicles.
• Assist in hiring process of field and office resources.
• Oversee time sheets and expense report submittals and approvals.
• Adhere to project safety requirements per Wachter and OSHA.
• Maintain Wachter's high standard of quality and professionalism.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Sales

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 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 Scranton PA 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.

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.