Technical Project Manager

ASSA ABLOY • Paramus, NJ

11d • $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is designed for a problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, multi-faceted environments, someone who enjoys owning the details while keeping the big picture in focus. You will serve as a critical link between customers, internal teams, and project stakeholders … ensuring our solutions are delivered accurately, efficiently, and with minimal friction from concept through installation.

This role reports to the Head of Specialized Openings and focuses on Specialized Openings and Integrated Solutions. The Technical Project Manager will play a key role in delivering integrated hollow metal doors, frames, and hardware solutions across a dynamic portfolio of products, including platforms such as RITE Door. The role is technically focused and aims to solve complex challenges in delivering materials to construction sites, eliminating friction, reducing rework, and making projects run smoother from start to finish. It involves working at the intersection of construction, design, and execution, translating architectural intent into real, installable solutions that arrive on time and perform as expected. The position involves bringing order to complexity by owning submittals, coordinating shop drawings, managing schedules, and resolving issues before they impact the jobsite.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in commercial construction, pre-fabricated construction building materials, doors, frames, hardware, demountable walls, project management, or related field
• Strong experience with submittal preparation and review
• Strong experience with shop drawings and construction documentation
• Strong experience with project coordination and schedule management
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction schedules
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Good business judgment, with the ability to balance customer needs and operational priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar programs
• Familiarity with construction project management platforms such as Procore or equivalent
• A self-starter who takes ownership and drives results
• Someone who thrives in both independent work and collaborative environments
• Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity
• Skilled in conflict resolution, with the ability to manage urgency and competing priorities
• Passionate about the built environment and delivering solutions that perform in the field

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and execution of submittal packages, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project specifications
• Coordinate and support shop drawing development, ensuring constructability and alignment with field conditions
• Manage and maintain project schedules, proactively identifying risks and driving on-time delivery
• Oversee order coordination, ensuring alignment from approved submittals through production readiness
• Support order entry by collaborating with internal teams to ensure clear handoffs and alignment with milestone dates.
• Serve as a technical resource answering questions or finding solutions related to doors, frames, and pre-installed hardware
• Review and interpret architectural drawings, door schedules, and specifications to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact project timelines or installation
• Interface with contract hardware distributors, general contractors, and architects to ensure alignment and clear communication
• Support post-order issue resolution, balancing customer needs with internal business goals
• Participate in site visits when needed to support field coordination and problem resolution
• Drive process improvements that eliminate inefficiencies and reduce the “human struggle” in delivering and installing our integrated solutions
• Contribute to a culture focused on accuracy, urgency, and accountability

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed