Assistant Project Manager

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. 

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.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Safety

• Follow all safety protocols and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
• Use proper lifting techniques.
• Adhere to all driving regulations based on state and/or jurisdiction policies such as wearing a seatbelt.

6. Physical Requirements

• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying approximately 100 lbs. utilizing proper lifting procedures. 
• Frequent driving or sitting in a truck, forklift or other similar equipment for multiple hours a day. 

• Additional physical requirements may be needed as duties are assigned.

7. 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

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

Statement

Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at Talent@myfbm.com.