Project Manager-Entry level

DH Pace • Olathe, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DH Pace Company, Inc. is hiring an entry-level Project Manager in its National Accounts Facilities department. The role is based on-site at the company’s corporate headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. The Project Manager coordinates construction and service projects, including reviewing plans and specifications, identifying and ordering materials, working with vendors to coordinate schedules and installations, and keeping projects within customer budgets and agreed scopes. The role also involves communicating project status and technical findings to clients and customers, monitoring quality and customer expectations, tracking submittals and job materials, maintaining accurate job files, and collaborating with strategic partners and internal service teams to meet service level agreements. Candidates should have a construction management degree or relevant project coordination or assistant project management experience. DH Pace is a family-owned, privately held company with more than 60 offices across the continental United States and annual sales exceeding $1 billion.

Requirements

• Construction Management degree or two years of experience as a Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Engineer in a construction or service company, subcontractor, property management firm, or similar environment; listed as preferred.
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment.
• Mechanically minded or inclined.
• Strong mathematical ability, including the ability to verify bids for accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, customer relations, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Successful completion of required employment verifications and background check; drug screen and driving record check if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Construction Management degree.
• Two years of experience as a Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Engineer at a construction or service company, subcontractor, property management firm, or similar work environment.

Responsibilities

• Review construction project plans and specifications to determine material needs, order materials, work within customer budget parameters, and coordinate schedules and installations with outside vendors.
• Direct and coordinate activities to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budgeted scope; review status reports from staff and clients and provide updates as needed.
• Present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers, and communicate technicians’ technical findings effectively.
• Coordinate projects and solve problems using sound judgment and forecasting.
• Follow administrative procedures and processes to manage projects on time and under budget.
• Monitor and review projects to ensure quality standards and customer expectations are met.
• Monitor submittals and track job materials.
• Determine innovative solutions to problems concerning job execution.
• Maintain job files by gathering information needed to complete and bill projects accurately.
• Work with strategic partners and the internal service team to establish and adhere to service level agreements.
• Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward customers and fellow employees.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage available the first full month.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary supplemental life and critical illness coverage.
• Employee discounts for the employee and immediate family.
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level