What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager [UDHG] position at Unified Door and Hardware Group, a Foundation...?
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:
The Assistant Project Manager provides administrative and organizational support to the Project Team. They are responsible for assisting in the planning and coordinating of all facets of the assigned project.
Key Responsibilities:
Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is an Equal opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Position Overview:
The Assistant Project Manager provides administrative and organizational support to the Project Team. They are responsible for assisting in the planning and coordinating of all facets of the assigned project.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Maintains existing relationships with vendors and customers
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management
- 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
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Competitive pay and incentives
- For full-time employees, benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and 401(k) plans.
- Career growth opportunities
- Base: $60,000-$80,000/Annually
- Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, education, training, and/or experience.
- Job type: Full time
Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is an Equal opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
