Technical Project Manager: Doors & Integrated Openings

ASSA ABLOY; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Door Group in Paramus, NJ seeks a Technical Project Manager focused on Specialized Openings and Integrated Solutions. You will lead submittals, shop drawings, and schedules to deliver hollow metal doors, frames, and hardware on time.

This role interfaces with customers, contractors, and architects, translating architectural intent into installable solutions, guiding projects from concept through installation, and driving continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in commercial construction, pre-fabricated construction building materials, doors, frames, hardware, demountable walls, project management, or related field.
• Strong experience with submittal preparation and review.
• Shop drawings and construction documentation.
• Project coordination and schedule management.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Good business judgment, with the ability to balance customer needs and operational priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar programs.
• Familiarity with construction project management platforms such as Procore or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and execution of submittal packages, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project specifications.
• Coordinate and support shop drawing development, ensuring constructability and alignment with field conditions.
• Manage and maintain project schedules, proactively identifying risks and driving on-time delivery.
• Oversee order coordination, ensuring alignment from approved submittals through production readiness.
• Support order entry by collaborating with internal teams to ensure clear handoffs and alignment with milestone dates.
• Serve as a technical resource answering questions or finding solutions related to doors, frames, and pre-installed hardware.
• Review and interpret architectural drawings, door schedules, and specifications to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact project timelines or installation.
• Interface with contract hardware distributors, general contractors, and architects to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Support post-order issue resolution, balancing customer needs with internal business goals.
• Participate in site visits when needed to support field coordination and problem resolution.
• Drive process improvements that eliminate inefficiencies and reduce the “human struggle” in delivering and installing our integrated solutions.

Skills

Submittal preparation

Shop drawings

Project coordination

Scheduling management

Reading architectural drawings

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Business judgment

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Procore

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Door Group in Paramus, NJ seeks a Technical Project Manager focused on Specialized Openings and Integrated Solutions. You will lead submittals, shop drawings, and schedules to deliver hollow metal doors, frames, and hardware on time.

This role interfaces with customers, contractors, and architects, translating architectural intent into installable solutions, guiding projects from concept through installation, and driving continuous improvements.