Commercial Door and Hardware - Division 8 - Department Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Since 1993, LockNet has been a family-owned and operated business enthusiastic about keeping people safe and secure by simplifying and supplying door and lock solutions. Ranked as one of Kentucky's Best Places to Work for 4 years, we appreciate our people and put intentional focus on keeping a great culture as we continue to grow.

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LockNet is seeking an eager and driven leader to manage our Commercial Door and Hardware Department. This role is responsible for overseeing preconstruction, estimating, detailing, and project execution while building a scalable Division 8 (& some Div 10) focused contract service that competes in the traditional general contractor market. This position requires strong Division 8/10 knowledge, and experience managing teams and complex construction projects from bid through closeout. Comsense experience is preferred.

*This position offers a hybrid schedule that requires at least 2 days per week on-site.*

A successful leader will:

• Drive the preconstruction bidding process to one that wins bids and successfully serves the customer
• Ensure accurate, competitive, and timely bid submissions.
• Maintain quality controls that support accurate submittals and production-ready project execution.
• Drive processes that minimize rework and production errors.
• Develop strong GC relationships that promote repeat business.
• Ensure projects are executed profitably and in accordance with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Sustain a culture of accountability and strong performance across the GC team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team supporting Div 8 GC projects, including estimating, detailing/engineering, and project management
• Oversee Division 8/10 bidding, takeoffs, addenda, and proposal strategy
• Ensure smooth handoff from estimating through execution
• Establish and maintain effective processes for submittals, production coordination, procurement, and logistics
• Serve as the primary operational contact for General Contractors
• Partner with Sales on preconstruction strategy, VE options, and customer alignment
• Own and standardize Comsense workflows, assemblies, and job setup
• Drive operational structure and accuracy, protecting margin and profitability
• Support change order strategy and scope control
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Inventory, Finance, and Service

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7+ years experience management in Division 8/10, contract hardware, and GC projects .
• Strong understanding of doors, frames, hardware, and construction documents.
• Comsense experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in TOAD & Avaware a plus
• Proven leadership experience in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to manage complex projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of job costing, margins, and project profitability.

What Sets LockNet Apart as an Employer?

• Great benefits including options for 100% paid health and vision insurance for employees and competitive costs for families.
• PTO accrual starting day one.
• 401k with employer matching.
• Autonomy and ability to impact.
• Industry leader and trendsetter.
• High growth with vision.
• Adaptive to change.
• Technology-driven.
• An open and transparent culture where everyone has a voice.
• Great people with close relationships.
• Low turnover rate.
• Family-oriented business.