Project Manager - Door, Frame & Harware - Poway

Project Manager Skilled Trades

Poway, CA Direct Hire Jul 31, 2026

Department: Construction / Project Management (Aluminum, Division 8, Division 10, Division 28)

Location: On-site, primarily office-based with occasional site visits and business travel

Role Type: Full-time

Our client is a leading national provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services. They foster an inclusive, collaborative culture built on trust and communication, and invest heavily in employee development through in-house training programs, mentorship, and leadership growth opportunities. The company is committed to work-life balance and supporting long-term career growth for its team members.

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of customer-based projects across multiple divisions, including aluminum, Division 8, Division 10, and Division 28. This role is central to ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Define project scope and objectives, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with stakeholder expectations
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Report and escal
  * ate incidents to management as needed
• Manage relationships with internal teams, customers, and other stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with third-party vendors
• Delegate project tasks to appropriate resources
• Ensure quality control verification and enforcement
• Coordinate and attend site meetings per customer schedule and requirements
• Perform routine site inspections for quality, scope, standards compliance, and safety
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Complete project close-out documents and activities

• 1-3 years of experience in relevant industries (construction, Division 8, Division 10, aluminum storefront)
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Professional, Outlook, and web-based applications
• Strong project management skills; process-oriented, highly organized, and quality-focused
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels, internal and external
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with strong mathematical skills
• Current and valid US driver's license

• Prior exposure to security integration or specialty building products
• Familiarity with commercial door, frame, and hardware systems

Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience preferred (specific to industry standards)

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Access to in-house leadership and professional development training
• Continuous learning and mentorship opportunities

Keywords: Project Manager | Construction | Division 8 | Division 10 | Division 28 | Aluminum Storefront | Security Integration | Architectural Doors and Hardware | Site Management | Vendor Relations