Lead Project Manager-Division 10 (Houston, TX.)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

For over 40 years, Himmel’s Architectural Door and Hardware has provided quality products and services in the commercial door and architectural specialties industry. Himmel’s is a growing organization with locations in New Orleans, Prairieville, Houston, Dallas area, and Nashville area. We pride ourselves as the door opening experts, not simply a construction material supplier. We are currently seeking a Division 10 Lead Project Manager to join our team in Houston, TX !

What You’ll Do

Lead & Grow the Department

• Take charge as the day-to-day leader for Division 10 in Texas, setting priorities, standards, and pace.

• Scale estimating, project management, submittals, procurement, and closeout using our standard processes to support continued growth.

• Identify and pursue Division 10 opportunities across the Texas market—deepen relationships with existing Himmel’s GC and architect customers and open new doors.

• Partner with the Business Unit Manager in Houston to align Division 10 growth with overall branch strategy.

• Grow the department to train and mentor future project coordinators, estimators, and installers.

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Project Management

• Manage Division 10 projects from bid through closeout: toilet partitions, restroom accessories, lockers, wall and corner protection, signage, fire protection specialties, visual display products, and related architectural specialties.

• Review plans, specifications, and scope documents; prepare and review takeoffs and estimates; assist with competitive, accurate bids.

• Produce and manage submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and closeout packages, on time and accurately.

• Coordinate procurement with manufacturers and vendors; negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery windows.

• Own project schedules, budgets, and profitability; own the financial outcome of your projects.

• Coordinate installation with field teams, subcontractors, and general contractors; conduct site walks and punch-list resolution as needed.

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, ADA/TAS accessibility standards, and applicable codes.

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Customer & Market Development

• Serve as the Division 10 point of contact for general contractors, architects, and owners in the Dallas market.

• Build strong long-term relationships—Himmel’s wins on service, and Division 10 will too.

• Collaborate with Himmel’s marketing and sales teams to position Division 10 offerings, share market intelligence, and support targeted outreach.

• Represent Himmel’s at project meetings, industry events, and customer visits that raise Himmel’s Division 10 profile.

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, with direct Division 10 (Specialties) experience—partitions, accessories, lockers, signage, wall protection, fire protection specialties, or related product lines.

• Strong understanding of commercial construction workflow: plan reading, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and closeout.

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects at once and hitting budget, schedule, and quality targets.

• A builder mindset—someone who will take initiative, own outcomes, and set the bar for the team.

• Excellent communication and relationship skills with GCs, architects, vendors, and internal teams.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction/ERP software; comfortable adopting new tools (Comsense, Smartsheet, SharePoint, etc.).

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across the Texas market as projects require.

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Preferred

• Prior experience running a Division 10 business or department.

• Established network of Texas-based GC, architect, and owner contacts.

• Familiarity with ADA and Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) requirements.

• Sales or estimating experience with Division 10 product lines.

• Supervisory or team-lead experience—ready to grow into managing a department.

• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency (a plus for the Texas market).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or applicable state and local laws, applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview process should notify the Human Resources Department. Examples of reasonable accommodations include making a change to the application process; providing written materials in an alternate format such as braille, large print, or audio recording; using a sign language interpreter; using specialized equipment; or modifying testing conditions.