Support 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 Project Manager positions in our Lowell, AR office for our Local Business Unit (LBU) department. Ideal candidates will possess industry experience with single and/or multi-site operations in the voice/data/security or electrical field. This position provides project management and operational support.

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
• Teladoc & TriaHealth
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.

Requirements:

• College Education preferred, although not required. 
• Project Management experience in Construction, Technology, Telecommunications, or related fields is helpful.
• Must have 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. 
• 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:

• Manage daily operational tasks. 
• Perform daily project management operations through all five phases of the project life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closeout. 
• Responsible for hiring and assigning resources. 
• 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.