Assistant Project Manager

About Us:

Company Overview

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.

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 UDHG’s commitment to excellence in the building products industry.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

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

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 ICO’s per company guidelines

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

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

Miscellaneous

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

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Base: $21-$24 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits

At UDHG, we’re 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:

Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. In 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.

Posting Period

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

Salary Range: Min: USD $21.00/Hr., Max: USD $24.00/Hr.