Assistant Project Manager

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.

Position Overview
The Assistant Project Manager provides administrative and organizational support to the Project Team. They are responsible for assisting in the planning and coordinating of all facets of the assigned project.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Maintains existing relationships with vendors and customers
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Education/Certifications

• Associate Degree/Trade School and or related experience

Experience

• One to two years as Project Assistant in the door and hardware industry or related

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• 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

Requirements

• After receipt of conditional offer of employment, must be able to pass drug screen/physical/background check.

Benefits
At UDHG, a Foundation Building Materials company, 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, which 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
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

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.

Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is an Equal opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.