Commercial Plumbing Sales (Project Manager Trainee)

at  PACE Supply

Overview:
PACE Supply is seeking a Project Manager Trainee to join our Finish Division to support our Southern California region. 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’ll be immersed in the coordination and oversight of multiple awarded projects. Your role involves managing product delivery schedules, resolving daily challenges, and ensuring adherence to plans and specifications for top-notch quality. You’ll 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’ll 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 Manager.

Qualifications:

As a Project Manager Trainee for the Finish division at PACE Supply, candidates should possess a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and industry knowledge. The qualifications for this role may include:

• Knows how to use popular construction project management software.
• Builds strong relationships with clients, contractors, and construction workers.
• Supports project managers.
• Excels at organization, time-management, problem-solving, and budgeting.

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 role within the Finish Team.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years’ experience in Plumbing Sales or 1 year experience in Project Management
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Access, etc.)
• High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.
• Accountability, Strong Work Ethic, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Employee Focused
• Attention to Detail, Following Directions, Results Oriented, Self Confidence, Self-Management, Using Common Sense, Consistency, Reliability, Emotional Control
• Organization/Planning, Coaching/Training, Time Management, Team Builder, Integrity, Competitiveness
• Proper Phone Etiquette, Phocas Dashboards, Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity, Effective written and oral communication.
  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.
  Work Environment:

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 Manager

As a Project Manager Trainee for the Finish division at PACE Supply, candidates should possess a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and industry knowledge. The qualifications for this role may include:

• Knows how to use popular construction project management software.
• Builds strong relationships with clients, contractors, and construction workers.
• Supports project managers.
• Excels at organization, time-management, problem-solving, and budgeting