Project Manager Trainee - Waterworks - PACE Supply

PACE Supply is seeking a Project Manager Trainee to join our Waterworks Division out of our Oakland, CA location. We take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and are looking for individuals who share our core values of hard work, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. As a Project Manager Trainee, you will be immersed in the coordination of overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of Waterworks construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Your role involves managing product delivery schedules, resolving daily challenges, and ensuring adherence to plans and specifications for top-notch quality. You will assist commercial clients in product purchases based on bid submittals, addressing their queries, and catering to information needs related to project products. Your collaboration with vendors and manufacturers is crucial to ensure timely product availability and delivery, acting as a bridge between customers and vendors to swiftly resolve any arising issues.

Your primary goal in this role is to train and grow into a proficient Project Manager. Through this training, you will integrate into a high-performing project management team, prioritizing exceptional customer satisfaction for our partners. Your focus will be on maintaining seamless communication with both internal and external customers via consistent processes, ensuring unparalleled service. Emphasizing creative problem-solving within the framework of PACE Supply's strategic goals will be a key aspect of your development.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and seeking a fulfilling career with a company that truly values its employees, look no further than PACE Supply. Apply today and embark on your journey to success with us!

• Participate in project kickoff meetings, gaining exposure to project initiation.
• Process sales orders and create vendor purchase orders under supervision.
• Assist in scheduling deliveries and identifying project products from plans/specs.
• Collaborate with estimators to learn accurate project planning techniques.
• Address initial customer issues with guidance and maintain project folders as part of training.
• Shadow experienced colleagues to secure pricing and protections from vendors/reps.
• Observe and assist in requesting job quotes and exploring product alternatives.
• Gain insights into managing upcoming price changes and understanding lead times.
• Observe and learn how to respond to emails/calls and review sales reports.
• Assist branch personnel under supervision as a part of the learning process.
• Support ongoing projects by observing and learning from Project Managers.
• Gain exposure to ensuring customer satisfaction by observing collaboration with Account Managers.

Candidates who meet these qualifications and share PACE Supply's values of hard work, integrity, and a commitment to excellence will be well-suited for the Project Manager Trainee role within the Waterworks Team.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in Plumbing Sales, ideally in Waterworks, or 1 year experience in Project Management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Experience in sales or business development.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to employment regulations. 

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment for our team members and customers, successful candidates must complete the following pre-employment requirements:

Background Check: A comprehensive background check will be conducted to ensure candidates meet the necessary criteria for employment. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to California employment regulations.

Physical Examination: Candidates will undergo a physical examination to assess their fitness for the position's requirements.

Drug Test: A drug test will be administered to ensure a drug-free workplace.

Work Environment

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs. regularly. This includes carrying, dragging, and walking with materials, as well as using a hand-truck.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Environmental Conditions:

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefit Snapshot:

PACE Supply is proud to be an employee-owned corporation. We offer competitive wages, career pathways of growth, and excellent benefits packages that includes medical, dental, and vision care that is available to you within the first 30 days! We also provide our employees with life insurance, sick days, holidays, vacation, two retirement programs of 401(k) and ESOP, and much more.

Relocation Benefits

NO

Remote Availability

NO

*Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, qualifications and other business considerations.