Manager Trainee New Denver CO

DH Pace Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Life insurance

401(k) with match

HSA and FSA options

Voluntary benefits

Employee discounts

Competitive reviews

Job summary

DH Pace Company, Inc. seeks a Manager Trainee for our Denver, CO office to oversee service and installation operations. This role focuses on scheduling, dispatching, and cost management while guiding project delivery and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, experience in personnel management, and a track record of process improvements. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, plus a valid driver’s license and ability to manage labor costs effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred, with at least two years in personnel management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication with customers to consistently exceed satisfaction levels.
• Proficiency in technical applications and mechanical systems; valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the service and installation department.
• Develop, manage, and implement schedules to fulfill daily customer commitments.
• Assess workload and manpower to meet commitments cost‑effectively.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customer satisfaction.
• Analyze monthly financial and operational reports with front-line managers to drive improvements.
• Enhance field team performance through regular reviews (daily, monthly, yearly).
• Assist in hiring, training, and development of new employees.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Dispatching

Project management

Labor cost control

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

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 actively seeking to hire a Manager Trainee for our Denver, CO office! We specialize in the sale, service, and installation of a diverse range of doors. Our managers excel in scheduling, dispatching, project management, and overseeing labor costs. If you possess the strong managerial and leadership skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply!

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the service and installation department.
• Develop, manage, and implement schedules to fulfill daily customer commitments while ensuring proper execution of plans.
• Assess workload and manpower to meet customer commitments in a cost-effective manner.
• Guarantee that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our customers.
• Analyze monthly financial and operational reports, collaborating with front-line managers to formulate action plans for improvements.
• Enhance the individual performance of the field team through regular performance reviews conducted daily, monthly, and yearly.
• Assist in the hiring, training, and development of new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred, along with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in personnel management; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Responsible for maintaining communication with customers to consistently exceed satisfaction levels.
• Review customer survey data and address customer concerns effectively.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical applications and mechanical systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

The anticipated pay range for this position is below. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position may be eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Pay Range

$48,157 - $72,236 USD

The anticipated pay range for this position is below. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Pay Range

$23 - $35 USD

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

Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.

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.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

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.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

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.