Project Manager, Finish – Southern California (Santa Ana or Riverside)

PACE Supply is a leading provider of innovative plumbing, finish, and water infrastructure solutions, delivering excellence across the West Coast. We’re seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Finish Division and support our Southern California region (Santa Ana or Riverside). We take pride in exceptional customer service and are looking for someone who shares our values of hard work, integrity, and commitment to excellence.

The Project Manager position is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing multiple awarded projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance with plans and specifications. This individual works closely with commercial customers, vendors, and manufacturer representatives to manage the purchase and delivery of products according to awarded bid submittals. The Project Manager serves as a key liaison between customers and vendors to resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven project management experience in finish, plumbing, construction, or related infrastructure (3+ years preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for customer success and a collaborative team mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Interest in growing within a high-performing project management team (training and development supported).

PACE Supply offers competitive benefits, including health coverage, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities, along with a culture that values employee growth and work-life balance.

Apply today and grow your career with a leader in the industry!

Project Leadership, Planning & Execution

• Manages project execution according to the organization's methodology and established plan, from start to finish, ensuring on-time and within budget completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that outline scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead project kick-off meetings to establish clear project objectives and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Proactively monitor project progress against the plan, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Manage project budgets, controlling costs and ensuring efficient resource utilization.

Customer Relationship Management

• Partner with customers to understand their specific requirements, challenges, and desired outcomes.
• Develop and present customized solutions that meet customer needs and project goals.
• Maintain open communication channels with customers, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns promptly and professionally.
• Conduct post-project reviews to gather customer feedback and ensure ongoing satisfaction.

Vendor & Supply Chain Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and manufacturer representatives.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, contract terms, and lead times.
• Oversee the procurement process, ensuring timely and accurate product deliveries that meet project specifications.
• Manage vendor performance and address any delivery or quality issues effectively.

Documentation & Reporting

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk assessments, meeting minutes, and communication logs.
• Prepare clear and concise project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a system for capturing and analyzing project data to identify trends and areas forimprovement.

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.

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:

• 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. PACE Supply is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the HR Department at (844)-393-7172.