Senior Electrical Project Leader - Lead Projects & Teams

Wachter; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Life & AD&D insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Teladoc & TriaHealth

401K & IRA retirement savings

Travel time & mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Wachter in Lowell, AR seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead projects from planning through completion, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships. The role supervises Project Coordinators and PMs, with travel up to 5% and a focus on electrical installations and field operations.

The position emphasizes effective team leadership, hands-on electrical field experience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects for industrial and commercial clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years electrical PM exp or 6+ years of field exp.
• Experience with project management, crew management, quotes, and material ordering is necessary.
• Experience in the electrical field is a plus.
• PM experience in Construction, Technology, Telecommunications, or related fields is helpful.
• College Education preferred, although not required.
• Experience in CAT5, Telecommunications, Fiber, Construction, or Structure Cabling IT is a plus.
• Experience with engineered drawings, bid specs, and take-offs is helpful.
• Some travel up to 5% site visits.
• At least 2 years of experience managing projects.
• Proficient with computers: email, spreadsheets, MS Office.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Must type at least 40 WPM.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational tasks including interviewing, hiring, assigning resources, and payroll approval.
• Manage five phases of project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, closeout.
• Manage crews including interviews, hiring, and payroll approval.
• Create bid sheets and contractual proposals for projects.
• Order all materials and equipment for projects.
• Perform quality and safety audits on materials and equipment.
• Provide weekly and monthly financial forecasting and revenue projection reports.
• Travel to customer sites for technical training, site walks, surveys, and rapport building.

Skills

Electrical PM

Field experience

Leadership

Budget management

Client relations

Scheduling

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Wachter in Lowell, AR seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead projects from planning through completion, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships. The role supervises Project Coordinators and PMs, with travel up to 5% and a focus on electrical installations and field operations.

The position emphasizes effective team leadership, hands-on electrical field experience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects for industrial and commercial clients.