Division 8 Project Manager

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is a premier distributor and solutions provider for the commercial door and hardware industry across North America. The Division 8 Project Manager will take ownership of high-impact projects, leading teams and managing client relations, financial oversight, and project progress to ensure successful completion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the project team (APMs, Assistants, Shipping/Receiving, Project Accountants) through all phases of the project
• Liaise with Engineering, Estimating, and Sales to ensure alignment
• Lead project meetings and provide feedback for staff development and performance reviews
• Serve as the primary customer contact
• Address value engineering opportunities and delivery concerns while protecting project goals
• Manage all project-related communication to ensure timely, accurate responses
• Manage and review project budgets, profitability, and financial status with senior management
• Coordinate billing and payment tracking with Project Accountants
• Handle change orders, negotiate costs, and follow up on outstanding payments and back charges
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, submittal accuracy, and RFI resolution
• Incorporate changes via ASIs, Bulletins, and RFIs
• Manage documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Select vendors and schedule deliveries to control costs
• Oversee freight, labor, installation coordination, and master keying systems
• Issue purchase orders and coordinate with Purchasing for processing
• Track progress using internal systems and ensure timely closeout, including punch list and final payment
• Maintain software proficiency and up-to-date product knowledge to support effective project management
• Follow all safety protocols and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements to maintain a safe working environment
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying approximately 100 lbs. utilizing proper lifting procedures
• 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

Requirements:

• Two to four years as Assistant Project Manager in door and hardware industry or related trade (Required)
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• BS/BA preferred in construction management, architecture or related field can be substituted for some of the experience requirement
• Strong competency in computer software and product knowledge