Entry-level Project Manager

D.H. Pace Company, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

401(k) with match

HSA/FSA

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

DH Pace Company, Inc. is hiring an Entry-level Project Manager in our National Accounts Facilities department.

This on-site role at our headquarters in Olathe, KS ensures projects meet dates and budgets by coordinating with general contractors, managing submittals, plans, and specifications. Ideal candidates have a Construction Management degree or 2 years of related experience as a Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Engineer in a construction/service setting, with strong

Qualifications

• Construction Management degree or 2 years’ related experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• mechanically minded with good math ability and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook; clear communication with managers and clients

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specs to determine material needs and budgets
• Coordinate schedules with vendors and subcontractors to keep projects on track
• Present information clearly to managers and clients; communicate findings from technicians
• Coordinate and forecast project activities to meet timelines and budgets
• Maintain project files and ensure accurate billing and documentation
• Work with partners and internal teams to meet service levels and quality standards
• Foster positive customer interactions and teamwork in all circumstances
• Assist with other project-related duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Mechanical minded

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Construction Management degree

2 years related experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100 th anniversary in business.

DH Pace Company, Inc., is hiring for anEntry-level Project Manager in our National Accounts Facilities department! This role is located on-site at our corporate headquarters in Olathe, KS! Successful Project Managers ensure construction project objectives are met by specified dates and within budget by partnering with general contractors and managing submittals, plans, and specifications. We are seeking candidates who have a Construction Management degree or two-years of work experience as a Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Engineer at a construction/service company, sub-contractor, property management firm, or similar work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review construction project plans and specifications to determine materials needed, ordering materials, operate within customer specified budget parameters, and working with outside vendors to coordinate schedules and installs
• Direct and coordinate activities to ensure projects are progressing on schedule and within the budgeted scope; review status reports prepared by staff and clients and providing updates as needed
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and effectively communicate the technical findings of technicians to our clients and customers
• Must be able to master project coordinating and problem solving by using good judgment and forecasting
• Follow administrative procedures and processes for the management of projects on time and under budget
• Monitors and reviews all projects to ensure quality standards and customer expectations are met
• Determine innovative solutions to any/all problems concerning execution of jobs
• Help maintain job files by gathering information to ensure projects are completed and billed accurately
• Work with our strategic partners and internal service team in establishing and adhering to service level agreements
• Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward customers and fellow employees regardless of the circumstances
• Other responsibilities as assigned

JobQualifications:

• Construction Management Degreeor Two (2) years’ experience as a Project Coordinator or Assistant Project Manager/Engineer for a construction/service company, sub-contractor, or property management firm preferred
• Candidates will need to have a high attention to detail and enjoy a fast-paced work environment that is very deadline focused
• Mechanically minded or inclined
Strong mathematical ability; must verify bids for accuracy
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent communication, customer relations, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

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

DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

DH Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, sate, or local law.

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As set forth in DH Pace’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.