Project Manager 1

Make an Impact. Build a Career.

At Pace, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. Since 1978, we've continued developing innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate quality data at every critical moment and milestone.

That's why we need you your curiosity, your talents, and your drive to help us advance this important work, and your career.

We're seeking a detail-oriented, client-focused professional who enjoys building relationships, coordinating projects, and helping deliver high-quality environmental testing services. If you're looking for a role where communication, organization, and problem-solving make a meaningful impact, Pace could be the perfect place for you.

Find Your Place at Pace

Join us as a Project Manager, where you'll serve as a key connection point between clients, laboratory teams, and sales partners. In this role, you'll help manage project communication, monitor milestones, support client needs, and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time. You'll use your technical knowledge, customer service mindset, and project coordination skills to keep work moving smoothly while supporting Pace's mission to provide trusted environmental testing services.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding project updates, issues, deliverables, and scope changes.
• Lead client meetings in person or by phone/video, as needed or requested by the Account Executive.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff to monitor project status, timelines, potential delays, and deliverables.
• Communicate project updates and alternatives to clients in a clear, positive, and professional manner.
• Partner with Account Executives and Department Leads to determine testing capabilities for incoming projects and support quote changes based on project scope.
• Update project status, cost, and client account information in the Laboratory Information Management System, or LIMS.
• Support Sample Management on large or complex projects by reviewing project needs, incoming sample concerns, and regulatory requirements.
• Generate client and department reports in a timely and efficient manner.
• Review dashboards and open projects to help keep work on track and meet client deadlines.
• Provide intermediate to complex analysis and interpretation of data results to clients.
• Assist with project management and cross-functional project objectives, including budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements.
• Interpret and apply department policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws, rules, and regulations, with guidance as needed.
• Contribute to departmental efficiency by sharing ideas, supporting process improvements, and actively participating as part of the team.
• Promote Pace's mission by demonstrating courteous, cooperative, and professional behavior with customers and internal teams.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in project management, chemistry, environmental science, or a closely related field; and at least three years of experience, including experience with specialized or technical programs or operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• General understanding of project management programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to resolve project management questions, concerns, delays, and client issues using sound judgment.
• Understanding of applicable laws, codes, regulations, and testing capabilities.
• Experience using computer applications and systems related to project coordination, reporting, and client support.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, coworkers, laboratory staff, and sales teams.
• Ability to prepare clear reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in both team-based and individual contributor environments.
• Professional judgment, tact, discretion, and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external clients.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• None.

Why Pace

At Pace, you'll be part of a team that is committed to protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, support important scientific work, and grow your career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

BenefitsWhen you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.