Job Description

Description

Unified Door and Hardware Group is a national distributor and integrated, value-added solutions provider that specializes in distributing doors, related hardware, specialty products, and electronic access control devices to the commercial construction industry. With a strong presence in both new construction and renovation sectors, our company stands as a leader in the market, recognized for its professionalism and integrity.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager provides administrative and organizational support to the Project Team. They are responsible for assisting in the planning and coordinating of all facets of the assigned project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with creation of short and long-term goals and strategies
• Manages all project communications, generating appropriate correspondence to facilitate a well-documented project while ensuring timely responses
• Maintains project file with key milestones and status 
• Assists with review and markup of project contracts as required
• Identify door swings, frame elevations, jamb profiles, wall types, and hardware information from architectural drawings
• Read, analyze, and understand hardware, wood door, and hollow metal specifications to effectively create, update, or coordinate related submittals including literature for architect review
• Ensures that Engineering functions are completed in accordance with established production and contract scope requirements 
• Works closely with Engineering to maintain project schedules, implement changes/revisions, review and revise returned submittals as required
• Assist with review and managing of all projects related company reports as required 
• Assist with creation of purchase orders and follows release procedures for all material
• Assist with creation of change orders and ICO’s per company guidelines
• Maintains existing relationships with vendors and customers
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Associate Degree/Trade School and or related experience

Experience:

• One to two years as Project Assistant in the door and hardware industry or related

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong competency in computer software and project knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Able to organize multiple projects
• Well organized with ability to plan & coordinate
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Location:

• This position requires an onsite presence at our Port Washington, NY office. 

Salary and Compensation: 

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At Unified Door and Hardware Group (UDHG), we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $50-60k annually. 

EEO Statement:

Unified Door and Hardware Group (UDH Group) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. UDH Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.