Lead Project Manager-Division ; Grapevine, TX

Company Overview

For over 40 years,Himmel’s Architectural Door and Hardwarehas provided quality products and services in the commercial door and architectural specialties industry. Himmel’s is a growing organization with locations in New Orleans, Prairieville, Houston, Dallas area, and Nashville area. We pride ourselves as the door opening experts, not simply a construction material supplier. We are currently seeking a Division 10 Lead Project Managerto join our team in Grapevine, TX
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What You’ll Do

Lead & Grow the Department

• Take charge as the day-to-day leader for Division 10 in Texas, setting priorities, standards, and pace.

• Scale estimating, project management, submittals, procurement, and closeout using our standard processes to support continued growth.

• Identify and pursue Division 10 opportunities across the Texas market—deepen relationships with existing Himmel’s GC and architect customers and open new doors.

• Partner with the Business Unit Manager in Dallas to align Division 10 growth with overall branch strategy.

• Grow the department to train and mentor future project coordinators, estimators, and installers.

Project Management

• Manage Division 10 projects from bid through closeout: toilet partitions, restroom accessories, lockers, wall and corner protection, signage, fire protection specialties, visual display products, and related architectural specialties.

• Review plans, specifications, and scope documents; prepare and review takeoffs and estimates; assist with competitive, accurate bids.

• Produce and manage submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and closeout packages, on time and accurately.

• Coordinate procurement with manufacturers and vendors; negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery windows.

• Own project schedules, budgets, and profitability; own the financial outcome of your projects.

• Coordinate installation with field teams, subcontractors, and general contractors; conduct site walks and punch-list resolution as needed.

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, ADA/TAS accessibility standards, and applicable codes.

Customer & Market Development

• Serve as the Division 10 point of contact for general contractors, architects, and owners in the Dallas market.

• Build strong long-term relationships—Himmel’s wins on service, and Division 10 will too.

• Collaborate with Himmel’s marketing and sales teams to position Division 10 offerings, share market intelligence, and support targeted outreach.

• Represent Himmel’s at project meetings, industry events, and customer visits that raise Himmel’s Division 10 profile.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, with direct Division 10 (Specialties) experience—partitions, accessories, lockers, signage, wall protection, fire protection specialties, or related product lines.

• Strong understanding of commercial construction workflow: plan reading, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and closeout.

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects at once and hitting budget, schedule, and quality targets.

• A builder mindset—someone who will take initiative, own outcomes, and set the bar for the team.

• Excellent communication and relationship skills with GCs, architects, vendors, and internal teams.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction/ERP software; comfortable adopting new tools (Comsense, Smartsheet, SharePoint, etc.).

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across the Texas market as projects require.

Preferred

• Prior experience running a Division 10 business or department.

• Established network of Texas-based GC, architect, and owner contacts.

• Familiarity with ADA and Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) requirements.

• Sales or estimating experience…