Project Manager - DFH

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health/dental/vision benefits

401k / retirement plan

PTO / holiday schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC is seeking an experienced Division 8 Project Manager to oversee doors, frames, and hardware projects from award to closeout in a fast-paced commercial setting in Houston, TX.

You will coordinate with general contractors, distributors, and installation crews to keep projects on schedule and on budget, ensuring code compliance and accurate hardware specifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager in Division 8 (doors, frames, hardware) or a closely related commercial construction trade.
• Comsense software experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of door hardware systems, keying/access control basics, fire-rated openings, and ADA compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and hardware specifications.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating across GCs, vendors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage Division 8 projects from contract award through final closeout.
• Review architectural specifications and hardware schedules for accuracy and code compliance.
• Generate and manage submittals, shop drawings, and hardware schedules.
• Coordinate purchase orders and material procurement with manufacturers and distributors.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and change orders; proactively resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as primary point of contact for general contractors, architects, and vendors.
• Collaborate with estimating team on buyout and scope verification.
• Manage RFIs, submittals logs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate field measurements, deliveries, and installation timelines with subcontractors/installers.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts related to door hardware, frames, and openings.

Skills

Division 8 PM

Construction management

GC coordination

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Tools

Comsense software

Bluebeam

Procore

AutoCAD

Job description

Solid Rock Recruiting- The #1 Commercial Doors, Frames, and Hardware Recruiting Firm in The USA

"Opening Doors to Awesome Opportunities"

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Division 8 Project Manager to oversee door, frame, and hardware projects from award through closeout. This role is ideal for a hands‑on professional who thrives managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously, coordinating with general contractors, distributors, and installation crews to ensure accurate, on‑time, and on‑budget delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Division 8 (doors, frames, and hardware) projects from contract award through final closeout
• Review architectural specifications and hardware schedules for accuracy and code compliance
• Generate and manage submittals, shop drawings, and hardware schedules
• Coordinate purchase orders and material procurement with manufacturers and distributors
• Track project schedules, budgets, and change orders; proactively resolve discrepancies
• Serve as primary point of contact for general contractors, architects, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with estimating team on buyout and scope verification
• Manage RFIs, submittals logs, and project documentation
• Coordinate field measurements, deliveries, and installation timelines with subcontractors/installers
• Identify and resolve field conflicts related to door hardware, frames, and openings

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager in Division 8 (doors, frames, hardware) or a closely related commercial construction trade
• Comsense software experience required (hardware estimating, ordering, and specification management)
• Strong working knowledge of door hardware systems, keying/access control basics, fire-rated openings, and ADA compliance
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and hardware specifications
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong communication skills for coordinating across GCs, vendors, and internal teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional estimating/PM software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, AutoCAD)
• Familiarity with DHI (Door and Hardware Institute) standards or AHC/CDC certification
• Prior experience with a door/frame/hardware distributor or supplier

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health/dental/vision benefits
• 401k / retirement plan
• PTO / holiday schedule
• Opportunity to grow within a company expanding its commercial Division 8 presence