Senior Electrical Project Manager

Wachter, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Prescription Benefits

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

LTD Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Teladoc

TriaHealth

401K Match

IRA Plan

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager with strong leadership and hands-on electrical field experience to drive project execution from planning through completion.

The role requires overseeing projects, schedules, budgets, and client relationships while managing a team of Project Coordinators and Project Managers in the Lowell office. The position emphasizes electrical installations, field operations, and collaboration across engineering and operations to deliver high-quality

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 with engineered drawings, bid specifications, and construction take-offs is helpful.
• Some travel is required, up to 5% site visits.
• At least 2 years of experience managing projects.
• Proficient with computers: email, spreadsheets, MS Office.
• Excellent customer relationships 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 interviews, hiring, assigning resources, and payroll approval.
• Perform daily project management operations through all five phases of the project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and 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 to ensure the quality of all materials and equipment.
• Provide weekly and monthly financial forecasting and revenue projection reports.
• Provide logistical project support.
• Create and maintain project files.
• Manage project scheduling and billing.
• Manage sourcing, evaluating, and estimating selected bid opportunities.
• Maintain a high standard of quality and professionalism.
• Manage & delegate through team resources.
• Travel to customer locations to provide additional technical training, site walks, updates, and build rapport with clients.
• Oversee day-to-day communication with customers, essentially representing the face of Wachter.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to safety requirements per Company and OSHA.

Skills

Electrical PM experience

Project management

Crew management

Bid proposals

Material ordering

Communication skills

Typing speed 40 WPM

Travel willingness

Team leadership

Education

College education preferred

Tools

CAT5

Telecommunications

Fiber

Structure Cabling IT

Job description

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager who brings both strong project leadership skills and hands-on electrical field experience. This role is ideal for a professional who understands the realities of electrical construction from the jobsite to the office, and can effectively manage projects, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships. Managing a team of Project Coordinators and Project Managers. Responsible for overseeing all projects & financials for a 10+ MM team. The successful candidate will have a proven background in electrical installations and field operations, allowing them to confidently support project teams and drive successful project execution from planning through completion. This position is in our Lowell office daily Monday through Friday with some travel as needed.

Benefits- Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Teladoc & TriaHealth
• Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required

Requirements

• 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
• Project Management experience in Construction, Technology, Telecommunications, or related fields is helpful
• College Education preferred, although not required.
• Experience in any of the following fields is a plus: CAT5, Telecommunications, Fiber, Construction, or Structure Cabling IT.
• Experience working with engineered drawings, bid specifications, and construction take-offs is helpful.
• Some travel is required, up to 5% site visits
• At least 2 years of experience managing projects.
• Proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
• 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.
• Project Management experience in Construction, Technology, or related fields is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational tasks including; performing employee interviews, hiring, assigning resources, and payroll approval
• Perform daily project management operations through all five phases of the project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and 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 to ensure the quality of all materials and equipment.
• Provide weekly and monthly financial forecasting and revenue projection reports.
• Provide logistical project support.
• Create and maintain project files.
• Manage project scheduling and billing
• Manage the process of sourcing, evaluating, and estimating selected bid opportunities.
• Maintain a high standard of quality and professionalism.
• Manage & delegate through team resources.
• Travel to customer locations to provide additional technical training, perform site walks, surveys, updates, and build rapport with the clients.
• Oversee the day-to-day communication with customers, essentially representing the face of Wachter.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, customers, technicians, sales team, other departments, upper management, engineers, etc.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by the Company and OSHA.

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.

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