Project Manager - Fire Sprinkler

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!  

Wachter is currently accepting applications in our Lowell, AR office for Project Managers with field experience in the Fire Sprinkler industry.

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.   

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• MD Live & TriaHealth
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.

• Project management experience in the fire sprinkler industry or related field, or sales experience in the fire sprinkler industry or related field. 
• Associates/bachelor’s degree, although not required.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Office (Excel and Word), and Project. 
• Strong organizational, planning, and scheduling abilities. 
• Superior communication and relationship-building skills. 
• Time management skills, ability to multitask, and comfortable working in a team-focused environment.
• Strong personal drive to succeed. 
• Able to commute daily to the office and job sites as required. 
• Ability to manage job scheduling and progress efficiently and cost-effectively with a strong focus on quality. 
• Proficient in issue resolution. 
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of the fire sprinkler industry. 
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards. 
• Two to five years of experience with commercial fire sprinkler systems and project management in the fire sprinkler industry. 
• Strong, positive team-building skills with leadership ability. 
• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems, as well as backflows and fire pumps. 
• Proficient in NFPA 13, 14, 20, 24, and 72 code requirements. 

• Managing the complete life cycle of highly complex projects, including approval, planning, estimating/bidding, execution, and project closeout.
• Ensure planned results are achieved on time and within budget.
• Develops budgets, timelines, and ensures progress to plan, as well as tracking critical project achievements.
• Works with vendors and the team to establish and achieve goals.
• Communicate with customers.
• Material procurement and deliverable tracking.
• Coordinates the activities of a cross-functional team.
• On-site coordination.
• Manages the project financials.
• Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment.
• 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.