Project Manager Team Leader

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), the Team Leader oversees, directs, and manages the day-to-day activities of their assigned Project Team. This role is responsible for ensuring that all projects are completed on time and on budget while maximizing profitability and supporting long-term customer satisfaction. Operating with significant autonomy, the Team Leader applies sound independent judgment, fosters team success, and drives operational excellence across all assigned work.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Oversight & Leadership

• Oversee the Project Team’s short- and long-term goals, strategies, and daily workflow.
• Assign projects to team members and ensure workloads are properly balanced.
• Ensure project progress is accurately maintained within company software systems.
• Review and mark up project contracts as required.
• Provide guidance and leadership on critical project issues or escalated situations.
• Take ownership of issues and drive resolution regardless of cross-departmental involvement.
• Maintain overall team morale and cultivate a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Schedule and facilitate ongoing training for team development and skill enhancement.

2. Financial Managemenet   

• 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

• Manage Project Team financials and review performance with Management to ensure profitability.
• Develop corrective action plans to address major financial or operational issues.
• Coordinate customer payments and autonomously negotiate/manage change orders and back charges.
• Review purchase order releases as needed.
• Negotiate project closeouts with Management approval when appropriate.
• Identify and create financial opportunities that benefit the company and collaborate cross-functionally to execute them.

4. Communication & Relationship Management

• Manage all internal and external communications to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Strengthen and maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Escalate critical internal or external issues when necessary.

5. Operation Efficiency

• Ensure project construction schedules are created, monitored, and maintained within company software.
• Ensure shipping schedules are properly utilized and updated.
• Review and manage all project-related company reports.
• Review and approve daily change orders to support proper process flow.
• Seek continuous improvements in quality of work, processes, and profit margins.
• Complete annual performance reviews for Project Team members.
• Remain current with company and HR policies, including the employee handbook.
• Effectively manage PTO requests for all team members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

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

• College degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Two to four years of experience as a Senior Project Manager in the door and hardware industry or related trade.
• Strong competency in computer software and product knowledge.
• Moderate accounting knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership ability with the capacity to motivate and build strong working relationships.

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.