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Wachter

Nationwide technology integration and deployment services

General Manager Low Voltage & Security Integration - P&L Owner

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMt Laurel Township, NJ, USA$90k - $120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience in low-voltage, security, or technology integration, including at least 3 years in a management role responsible for both sales and operations.
  • A proven record of finding, winning, and growing customer accounts.
  • Experience managing a P&L or office budget, with accountability for revenue and margin.
  • Experience leading project managers and field technicians.
  • Knowledge of structured copper cabling, including Category 5e/6/6A design, installation, termination, testing, certification, cable types, pathways, and TIA standards.
  • Knowledge of fiber optics, including single-mode and multimode systems, inside and outside plant, splicing, termination, OTDR and power-meter testing, and enclosure and panel design.
  • Knowledge of access control systems, including door hardware, controllers, readers, intercoms, gate and barrier-arm operators, and egress and life-safety code requirements.
  • Knowledge of video surveillance systems, including IP camera selection and placement, NVRs, VMS platforms, PoE, surge protection, mounting, and license plate recognition.
  • Knowledge of networking basics, including IP addressing, PoE budgets, switches, and coordination with customer IT and networking teams.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and RFQs.
  • Ability to independently prepare accurate estimates for materials, labor, and equipment.
  • Ability to write proposals and present to customers.
  • Comfort with CRM, estimating, and project management software, as well as Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to balance sales, estimating, and office operations.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Ability to visit job sites, climb ladders, and work around active construction.
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

  • Find and develop new leads through networking, cold outreach, general contractor and end-user relationships, industry events, and referrals.
  • Acquire new customers and grow revenue from existing accounts by identifying additional work, service agreements, and follow-on projects.
  • Build and manage a sales pipeline that supports office revenue targets and keep the CRM current.
  • Represent the company in customer meetings, site walks, bid reviews, and presentations.
  • Negotiate contracts, change orders, and pricing within company guidelines.
  • Review RFQs, RFPs, drawings, and specifications to understand scope, deliverables, and risks.
  • Conduct site surveys and walk-throughs to confirm conditions and quantities.
  • Prepare estimates for copper, fiber, access control, and CCTV projects, including material takeoffs, labor hours, equipment, permits, and subcontracted work.
  • Collaborate with company estimators on larger or more complex bids and review their work for accuracy.
  • Identify scope gaps, conflicts, and clarifications, and submit RFIs before bid deadlines.
  • Write proposals with defined scope, exclusions, and assumptions.
  • Oversee day-to-day office operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, and job assignments across projects.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to applicable codes and requirements, including NEC, NFPA, IBC, UL 325, and local AHJ requirements.
  • Run project kickoffs and hand off sold work to project managers with accurate budgets and scope.
  • Review job progress, labor tracking, and job costing weekly, and correct course on projects running over budget.
  • Manage change orders, punch lists, closeout documentation, and as-builts.
  • Maintain safety standards and OSHA compliance across field work.
  • Manage vendor and distributor relationships, material purchasing, and subcontractors.
  • Lead, coach, and develop project managers and field technicians.
  • Hire, train, and retain qualified staff, and plan staffing to match the office's workload.
  • Set clear expectations, review performance, and address issues directly.
  • Promote certifications and technical training across the team.
  • Own the office P&L, including revenue, gross margin, labor utilization, and overhead.
  • Build and manage the annual budget and sales forecast.
  • Monitor billing, unbilled work, and collections to maintain cash flow.
  • Report office performance to regional and executive leadership.
  • Travel locally and regionally to customer and job sites, with occasional overnight travel for customer meetings or company events.
  • Be available some evenings or weekends as needed for customer needs or critical projects.
  • Walk job sites, climb ladders, work at heights on lifts when needed, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Desired Qualifications

  • BICSI RCDD or Technician certification.
  • Manufacturer certifications for access control and video platforms, such as Avigilon, Genetec, Lenel, Software House, or Axis.
  • Fiber certifications such as FOA CFOT.
  • A state low-voltage, alarm, or electrical contractor license, or the ability to obtain one.
  • An existing network of general contractors, end users, and facility managers in the region.
  • Experience with enterprise, multi-site, or national-account customers, including logistics, industrial, healthcare, or government facilities.

About the Company

Wachter

Nationwide technology integration and deployment services

Wachter, Inc. specializes in technology integration, offering solutions such as IoT, electrical systems, IT networks, renewable energy, automation, controls, and physical security. The company is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner and provides nationwide deployment with over 1,400 W2 technicians and electricians licensed to work in all 50 states, along with 24/7/365 customized support through TRUST.Wachter.com.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lenexa, Kansas
Founded
1930

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