Division 8 Senior Engineer / Detailer

Unified Door and Hardware Group•Pittsburgh, PA

21h

About The Position

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a Foundation Building Materials company, is a premier distributor and solutions provider for the commercial door and hardware industry across North America. With a focus on quality, service, and expertise, UDHG partners with contractors, builders, and architects to deliver comprehensive door, frame, and hardware solutions for a wide range of projects. Headquartered in New Jersey, UDHG operates with a strong presence across the United States, supported by a team of dedicated professionals. Our Core Values of Safety, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence serve as the foundation of our success, driving superior service and trusted partnerships throughout the industry. At Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), the Senior Engineer independently prepares detailed material submittals for review by the project architect or design professional to confirm compliance with the project plans, specifications, and the project contract prior to ordering material. This is a senior level position, and the role will only be assigned to complex or significant projects at the Company.

Requirements

College degree preferred in Construction Mgmt., Architecture or related field can be substituted for experience requirement
Two to four years in door and hardware industry or related trade
Strong competency in computer software and project knowledge
Basic accounting knowledge
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Good communication skills

Responsibilities

Keeps projects on schedule to meet submittal deadlines
Establishes and manages projects within detailing software
Analyzes project scope with Sales/Estimating teams to determine viable products and submittals
Communicates regularly with Project Managers (PMs), Sales, and Engineering to ensure alignment
Updates project status throughout the detailing phase
Independently prepares and completes compliant project submittals per company directives, plans, specifications, and contracts
Maintains project folders and documentation in accordance with company procedures
Communicates submittal completion to Engineering Assistant to initiate next process steps
Develops and maintains expertise in building codes, product certifications, door opening applications, and detailing software
Reviews engineering scope notes with PM team after detailing
Identifies conflicts in project documents and documents cost impacts or savings in project software
Forwards issues requiring RFIs to the PM for resolution
Resolves customer issues using independent business judgment and discretion
Performs additional related duties as assigned by management
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