Project Manager

1975 3rd St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA Req #1727

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company that serves the commercial and residential construction markets across North America. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, FBM provides a wide range of construction products and services to contractors and builders. Based in California, FBM has more than 6,000+ Employees and 340+ Locations across the United States and Canada. FBM's Core Values of Safety First, Customer Driven, Valuing Our People, Integrity and the Pursuit of Excellence form the foundation for an excellent customer experience that is recognized across the industry.

Position Overview

Project Managers are a skilled group of individuals that manage projects from quote acceptance through completion. The Project Manager will work hand in hand with sales, operations, customers, and vendors to actively manage multiple projects. This opportunity requires an individual to be organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent communication skills.

At FBM, we believe in doing business with integrity and being the Company of Choice for both our customers and our team.

Come build your career with an exciting and growing organization within the building products industry!

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with outside sales, operations manager, and customers to understand the project.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Create “take-offs” on doors, frames, and hardware.
• Take sales calls and receive orders.
• Prepare material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service.
• Create machine sheets and other design specs for frame, door, and hardware products as necessary.
• Create submittals and transmit them to customers.
• Document all aspects of any given project through sales orders, purchase orders, order acknowledgements, submittals, emails, and/or other forms of correspondence.
• Solve complex issues in a timely manner.
• Work with suppliers and vendors for product information, lead-times, and shipping details.
• Purchase material for assigned jobs, select vendors, negotiate best price for purchased material, and have knowledge of vendor pricing.
• Coordinate with operations for delivery of material to the job site.
• Maintain current knowledge on codes, products, and design changes for doors, frames, and finish hardware.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years with wood doors, hollow metal frames, and commercial door hardware.
• Knowledge of contract documents.
• Experience with large projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Specworks, Comsense, Protech, or similar industry-related software preferred.
• After receipt of a conditional offer of employment, must be able to pass drug screen/physical/background check.

Compensation

• Pay: $70,000-$85,000/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.

Foundation Building Materials is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

Foundation Building Materials 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.