Junior Project Manager – Access Control & Doors

Acme Lock and Door; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Acme Lock & Door is seeking a Junior Project Manager to turn sold access control, door and hardware, and locksmithing work into well‑scheduled, well‑documented field execution. You will support handoffs from sales to the field, coordinate technician scheduling, and help keep materials moving so jobs stay on track.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in project coordination or related hands-on locksmithing roles, with strong organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management or project coordination, or hands-on technician work related to locksmithing/doors/Access control.
• Ability to read architectural drawings, specs, and hardware schedules.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking in fast-paced service environments.
• Comfort with local driving and periodic job-site visits.
• Familiarity with project billing, job costing, or labor forecasting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handoff support: coordinate transition from sales/estimating to field, validating scope, schedule and cost.
• Schedule technicians and dispatch to align field work with project timelines.
• Track project costs, labor hours, and inventory; flag variances early.
• Maintain timely customer updates on project status with Installation Manager input.
• Assist with ordering and costing project materials and inventory.
• Maintain organized project documentation and suggest process improvements.
• Conduct periodic job-site visits to support execution and gain hands-on experience.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Cost tracking

Communication

Documentation

Field coordination

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Acme Lock & Door is seeking a Junior Project Manager to turn sold access control, door and hardware, and locksmithing work into well‑scheduled, well‑documented field execution. You will support handoffs from sales to the field, coordinate technician scheduling, and help keep materials moving so jobs stay on track.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in project coordination or related hands-on locksmithing roles, with strong organization and communication skills.