Electrical Project Manager

Wachter•Lenexa, KS

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Wachter is seeking Critical Power Electrical Project Managers with an electrical background for their Lenexa, Kansas office. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a comprehensive benefits package. The role is suitable for individuals with electrical field experience looking to transition into an office-based project management role. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, reliable, able to work independently, and adept at finding solutions to complete tasks. Wachter emphasizes long-term employment, competitive pay, and exceptional benefits, valuing relationships and employee investment.

Requirements

Experience with project management, crew management, quotes, and material ordering is necessary.
Electrical experience required.
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.

Nice To Haves

College Education preferred, although not required.
Experience in CAT5 and Critical Power systems.
Experience working with engineered drawings, bid specifications, and construction take-offs is helpful.
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.
Plan, grow, oversee, and direct high-volume commercial electrical accounts.
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.
Create a budget for each electrical account; monitor the budget, resources, and all project progress.
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.
Review all customer specifications, contracts, and cost estimates.
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.