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 Low Voltage Project Manager positions for Nationwide Service & Projects department in our Lowell, AR office. Ideal candidates will possess industry experience with single and/or multi-site operations in the voice/data/fire/intrusion/cctv/security 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.
• 5 - 10 years of Project Management and/or field experience in the Physical Security Industry is required.
• Experience in any of the following fields is a plus: CCTV, Access Control, or Fire/Burg Alarm.
• Experience working with engineered drawings, bid specifications, and construction take-offs is helpful.
• At least 5 years of experience managing projects.
• Project Management experience in construction, technology, or related is helpful.
• NICET certification (Preferred).
• Installation experience is preferred.
• Experience running multiple projects simultaneously.
• 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.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Must type at least 40 WPM.

Responsibilities:

• Managing projects with Burglar alarm, Fire alarm, and CCTV .
• 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.
• Must be comfortable traveling to check on site progress and meet with our customer PM's.