Project Manager – Doors​/Frames​/Hardware- NO GCs

• Company: AM Cabinets
• Salary/Pay Rate: $85,000 to $95,000 per year, based on experience
• Location:
  
  Gardena, CA
• Job/
  
  Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Project Scope:
  Commercial Architectural Doors, Frames, and Hardware

AM Cabinets is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial doors, frames, and hardware projects from award through final installation.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the details of Division 8 work and knows how to keep fast-moving commercial projects organized, profitable, and on schedule. You will manage submittals, purchasing, material lead times, vendor coordination, and field communication while supporting multiple active projects throughout the Los Angeles market.

The position is primarily office-based in Gardena, with regular coordination between contractors, vendors, field superintendents, and installation teams.

• Manage commercial doors, frames, and hardware projects from project award through installation.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, approved submittals, door schedules, and hardware schedules.
• Prepare accurate and timely submittal packages for contractors and project teams.
• Determine material requirements and coordinate purchasing of doors, frames, hardware, and related products.
• Source and manage materials across multiple vendors based on project specifications and lead times.
• Track approvals, long-lead materials, delivery dates, and project milestones to prevent delays.
• Coordinate closely with field superintendents and foremen to ensure crews have the correct materials and information.
• Resolve discrepancies involving drawings, field conditions, dimensions, schedules, and product requirements.
• Communicate proactively with contractors regarding project status, material timing, and outstanding issues.
• Support change-related pricing, material adjustments, and project coordination as needed.
• Manage multiple active projects while maintaining schedule, quality, and profitability.

• 5 years of related project management experience in commercial doors, frames, and hardware.
• Strong working knowledge of Division 8 / architectural doors, frames, and hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, door schedules, and hardware schedules.
• Experience preparing and managing project submittals.
• Experience purchasing and coordinating materials with vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, vendors, field teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard project-management tools.

• Direct field experience measuring or installing commercial doors, frames, or hardware.
• Experience managing commercial tenant-improvement projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple hardware and material vendors.
• Previous experience working directly with field superintendents, foremen, or subcontractors.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Successful Project Managers at AM Cabinets are proactive, organized, and accountable. They stay ahead of material lead times, communicate updates before they become problems, and are able to manage projects with limited day-to-day oversight.

Strong performance is measured by:

• Keeping projects on schedule.
• Maintaining consistent contractor communication.
• Managing multiple projects effectively.
• Ordering materials accurately and on time.
• Resolving problems quickly.
• Supporting project profitability.
• Keeping field teams prepared and informed.