Assistant Project Manager

About Us

Company Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and architectural hardware solutions serving customers across North America. UDHG supports a wide range of construction and architectural projects, delivering specialized expertise, professional installation, and reliable service to commercial, institutional, and multi-family markets.

As part of Foundation Building Materials (FBM), a leading construction materials distribution company, UDHG operates within a broader organization that combines scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset. Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ team members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development. As the organization continues to grow and evolve we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

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

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

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.

• 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…