Low Voltage Operations Manager

Wachter, Inc.•Detroit, MI

6d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wachter is seeking a Low Voltage Operations Manager in the Detroit MI area. This role is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of combined experience (Field, Project Management, Sales) in the local Structured Cabling/Technology market, extensive local business contacts, and relationships. We are looking for self-motivated and reliable candidates who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930, serving commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies to keep them successful. We design, install, and maintain technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently, providing electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services.

Requirements

3-5 years combined experience (Field, Project Management, Sales) in the local Structured Cabling/Technology market
Extensive local business contacts and relationships
Self-motivated and reliable candidates who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job.
College education / degree highly desirable (minimum HS Diploma or GED required).
Highly proficient with use of personal computer, including email, spreadsheets and database Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Strong attention to detail, organizational and follow-up skills.
Strong General and Project Management skills and experience.
Excellent new business development skills.
Expert Knowledge of PM and QM processes.

Responsibilities

Have a database of potential local customers.
Build relationships with the local manufacturers and distributors.
Have a business development background and the ability to on-board new business.
Able to grow your business year over year.
Knowledge of the local chamber of commerce and business associations.
Well connected within the community.
Lead, coach, and manage PM team and technicians.
Manage warehouse inventory, tools, and fleet vehicles.
Assist in hiring process of field and office resources.
Employee training, coaching, and annual evaluations.
Oversee process of time-sheets and expense report submittals and approvals.
Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter and OSHA and ensure that managers and technicians are abiding as well.
Maintain Wachter's high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior and appearance.
Manage/approve vendor invoices through internal workflow process.
Work closely with other offices/ Pre-con/Solutions Design Team on project costing for bids, approvals for vendor agreements, etc.
P&L Responsibilities including monthly forecasting and explanation of financials in monthly meeting, meeting profit quotas, and assisting in accounts receivable collection duties as needed.
Assist with PM, Service Delivery and Quality Control issues.
Thorough knowledge of all Project Management Duties