Project Assistant

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 Project Assistant plays a vital role in supporting day-to-day project operations by ensuring effective coordination between internal teams, vendors, and customers. With strong organizational skills and attention to detail, the Project Assistant helps keep timelines on track and communication flowing—ensuring project accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. If you’re proactive, dependable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Customer & Project Coordination

• Follows up with customers on submittals, change orders, samples, schedules, and other job-related issues.
• Assists with creation of change orders and internal change orders (ICOs).

2. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Assists with creation of purchase orders and follows established release procedures.
• Follows up on vendor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery in line with project requirements.
• Obtains and verifies vendor purchase order acknowledgments.

3. Shipping & Material Logistics  

• Assists with creation of packing slips.
• Coordinates with the shipping/receiving department.
• Communicates and ensures timely delivery of materials to the jobsite.

4. Safety

• Follow all safety protocols and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
• Use proper lifting techniques.

5. Physical Requirements

• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying approximately 100 lbs. utilizing proper lifting procedures. 

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

6. 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

• High School Diploma.  
• Competency in computer software and administrative skills.
• Organizational planning and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good office etiquette and overall professionalism.
• Ability to maintain patience and calmness under pressure.

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: $22/Hourly
• Bonus: Not Eligible
• 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

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.