Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Integration, this role will be supporting M&A integration projects. This is a relationship role, requiring the ability to build strong relationships with new leaders, teams, and associates while maintaining composure in navigating deadlines and any last-minute project changes. 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Works with project team to drive accuracy of report outs and monitors overall health of projects.
• Work with project team to identify problems and develop solutions through resolution.
• Compile necessary content regularly for status updates and reporting.
• Review, track, and report project status, identifying deviations or adverse trends.
• Participate in or lead daily, weekly, or monthly meetings.
• Provide updates and follow-up with team members for outstanding items or issues.
• Review plans and schedules of other participating functions for compliance with the master schedule; resolve scheduling and inter-functional conflicts.
• Identifies any specific areas for increased focus and communication to team.

• Work with finance team, including FP&A, for certification of project data.
• Provide tracking and reporting of KPI progress on projects.
• Identifies specific areas for increased focus and communication.
• Opportunities for continued mentorship and future growth leading some M&A deals.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project leadership, relationship building, and customer focused  
• Understanding of change management fundamentals as it pertains to people engagement during the lifecycle of a project.
• A PMP or relevant certification preferred but not required based on experience.

• 3+ years of experience in a project management role.
• 3+ years of experience in working with cross functional teams.
• 1-2 years of experience in a Finance, Operations, or Information Technology role.
• Experience with Project Management tools:  Excel, MS Project, and or Smartsheets as an example.
• Need to be able to travel between 25% and 50% of the time.

​Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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