Assistant Project Manager

Unified Door and Hardware Group; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA/ FSA plans

AD&D Insurance

Critical illness

Legal Insurance Plan

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) in New Jersey seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Team by planning, coordinating, and tracking all aspects of assigned projects.

Strong organization and communication are essential to manage contracts, submittals, and vendor relationships, ensuring smooth project execution and adherence to scope.

This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within a leading building products company.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with internal teams.
• Attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Experience with contracts, submittals, and project coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and track all aspects of assigned projects.
• Assist with review and markup of project contracts and related documents.
• Maintain project files with milestones and status updates.
• Support vendor and customer relationships and communications.
• Support engineering and scope compliance activities.
• Assist with purchase orders, change orders, and ICOs.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Contract management

Submittals

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree/Trade School

Job description

About Us

Company Overview

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.

Overview

Position Overview

At Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), Assistant Project Managers support the Project Team by helping plan, coordinate, and track all aspects of assigned projects. With strong organization and communication skills, you play a key role in ensuring smooth project execution and supporting UDHG’s commitment to excellence in the building products industry.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management & Coordination
  • 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
  • Maintains existing relationships with vendors and customers
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management
• Contract & Documentation Support
  • 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
• Technical Review & Submittals
  • 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
• Engineering Support & Scope Compliance
  • 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
• Miscellaneous
  • Support our values in the stand areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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

Compensation and Benefits

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Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

• Base: $25-$32 per hour
• Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits

At UDHG, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match
• A career path designed with you in mind

Statements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, 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.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.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.

Salary Range

Min: USD $25.00/Hr., Max: USD $32.00/Hr.