Electrical Project Manager

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is accepting applications for Critical Power Electrical Project Managers with an electrical background in our Lowell, AR office. The position is full-time/permanent with a nice complement of benefits for the right individual. Applicants with electrical field experience and looking to transition to an office role are welcome to apply. 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. Requirements: Experience with project management, crew management, quotes, and material ordering is necessaryElectrical experience requiredCollege Education preferred, although not required. Experience in any of the following fields is a plus: CAT5 and Critical Power systemsExperience working with engineered drawings, bid specifications, and construction take-offs is helpful. Some travel is required, up to 10%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 approvalPerform daily project management operations through all five phases of the project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closeout. Plan, grow, oversee, and direct high-volume commercial electrical accountsCreate 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. Create a budget for each electrical account; monitor the budget, resources, and all project progressMaintain 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. Review all customer specifications, contracts, and cost estimatesCommunicate 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. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Benefits Package: Company Paid! Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision BenefitsLife, AD&D, and LTD insurancePaid Vacation and HolidaysCompany-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings