Assistant Project Manager - Doors & Hardware

EmergencyMD; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Contractor Services is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Division 8 on commercial door, frame, and hardware packages. You will work directly under an experienced Project Manager, handling submittals, procurement tracking, scheduling support, and day-to-day coordination with vendors, field crews, and general contractors.

This hands-on role offers ownership of tasks and a clear path to running your own projects as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction - project engineering, project coordination, estimating, or a related support role.
• Familiarity with commercial doors, frames, and hardware is preferred; Division 10 Specialties exposure is a plus.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications, and to review submittal packages for accuracy.
• Comfortable working in project management software and Excel; experience with Procore or Bluebeam is helpful.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to track multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• Clear communicator who can hold a conversation with a GC, a supplier, and an installer in the same afternoon.
• Willingness to learn the code and compliance side of openings work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and track submittals and shop drawings for hollow metal, wood doors, and finish hardware.
• Assist with material procurement, purchase orders, and delivery scheduling to keep releases ahead of field needs.
• Maintain project documentation, RFIs, change order logs, and close-out packages.
• Support schedule development and provide updates on progress, delays, and upcoming milestones.
• Coordinate with general contractors, vendors, and field supervision on openings-related questions and conflicts.
• Help track project costs and flag budget concerns to the Project Manager early.
• Visit job sites to verify field conditions, check installed work against approved submittals, and support field teams.
• Assist with hardware sets, keying schedules, and code compliance verification (UL listings, fire ratings, ADA, life safety).

Skills

Clear communicator

Organized and detail-oriented

Read construction drawings

Project management software

Excel

Procore

Bluebeam

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

United Contractor Services is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Division 8 on commercial door, frame, and hardware packages. You will work directly under an experienced Project Manager, handling submittals, procurement tracking, scheduling support, and day-to-day coordination with vendors, field crews, and general contractors.

This hands-on role offers ownership of tasks and a clear path to running your own projects as you gain experience.