Assistant Project Manager

About Us

Company Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is a premier provider of commercial door frame and architectural hardware solutions serving customers across North America. UDHG supports a wide range of construction and architectural projects delivering specialized expertise professional installation and reliable service to commercial institutional and multi-family markets.

As part of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) a leading construction materials distribution company UDHG operates within a broader organization that combines scale specialty expertise and a customer-first mindset. Together FBM and UDHGs 8000 team members are committed to operational excellence innovation and employee development. As the organization continues to grow and evolve we are investing in strong forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Overview

Position Overview

At Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) Assistant Project Managers support the Project Team by helping plan coordinate and track all aspects of assigned projects. With strong organization and communication skills you play a key role in ensuring smooth project execution and supporting UDHGs commitment to excellence in the building products industry.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Coordination

• Assists with creation of short and long-term goals and strategies
• Manages all project communications generating appropriate correspondence to facilitate a well-documented project while ensuring timely responses
• Maintains project file with key milestones and status
• Assists with review and markup of project contracts as required
• Maintains existing relationships with vendors and customers
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

1. Contract & Documentation Support

• Assist with review and managing of all projects related company reports as required
• Assist with creation of purchase orders and follows release procedures for all material
• Assist with creation of change orders and ICOs per company guidelines

1. Technical Review & Submittals

• Identify door swings frame elevations jamb profiles wall types and hardware information from architectural drawings
• Read analyze and understand hardware wood door and hollow metal specifications to effectively create update or coordinate related submittals including literature for architect review

1. Engineering Support & Scope Compliance

• Ensures that Engineering functions are completed in accordance with established production and contract scope requirements
• Works closely with Engineering to maintain project schedules implement changes/revisions review and revise returned submittals as required

• Support our values in the stand areas of Safety Customer Focus Teamwork Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree/Trade School and or related experience
• One to two years as Project Assistant in the door and hardware industry or related
• Strong competency in computer software and project knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Able to organize multiple projects
• Well organized with ability to plan & coordinate
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Compensation and Benefits

Reports To

Branch Manager

Compensation

• Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits

At UDHG were committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match
• A career path designed with you in mind

Statements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unified Door & Hardware Group a Foundation Building Materials company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals including those with accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws we ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation during the application process or while employed please contact Human Resources for assistance.

Unified Door & Hardware Group a Foundation Building Materials company is an Equal opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability status genetics veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days starting on the initial post date reflected above.

Required Experience:

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