Assistant Project Manager

Unified Door and Hardware Group•Elkridge, MD

11d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), part of Foundation Building Materials, provides commercial door, frame, and architectural hardware solutions to commercial, institutional, and multi-family markets. Assistant Project Managers support the Project Team by helping plan, coordinate, and track assigned projects, contributing to smooth project execution and UDHG’s service and quality commitments. The role reports to the Branch Manager and is a full-time position with a base pay range of $25.00–$30.00 per hour and competitive benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree, trade school, and/or related experience.
One to two years of experience as a Project Assistant in the door and hardware industry or a related field.
Strong competency in computer software and project knowledge.
Attention to detail.
Ability to organize multiple projects.
Strong organizational, planning, and coordination abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Assist with creating short- and long-term project goals and strategies.
Manage project communications and prepare appropriate correspondence to maintain project documentation and ensure timely responses.
Maintain project files, including key milestones and status.
Assist with reviewing and marking up project contracts as required.
Maintain relationships with vendors and customers.
Assist with reviewing and managing project-related company reports.
Assist with creating purchase orders and follow material release procedures.
Assist with creating change orders and ICOs according to company guidelines.
Identify door swings, frame elevations, jamb profiles, wall types, and hardware information from architectural drawings.
Read and interpret hardware, wood door, and hollow metal specifications to create, update, or coordinate related submittals, including literature for architect review.
Ensure Engineering functions are completed in accordance with production and contract scope requirements.
Work with Engineering to maintain project schedules, implement changes and revisions, and review or revise returned submittals as required.
Support company values in safety, customer focus, teamwork, integrity, and being a company of choice for employees and customers.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.