What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Foundation Building Materials LLC?
Project Managers are a skilled group of individuals that manage projects from quote acceptance through completion of a project. The Project Manager will work hand in hand with sales, operations, customers, and vendors, to actively manage multiple projects. This opportunity requires an individual to be organized, self-motivated, and have excellent communication skills.
At FBM we believe in doing business with integrity and being the Company of Choice for both our customers and our team. Come build your career with an exciting and growing organization within the building products industry!
Project Manager Essential Functions/Qualifications/Education:
- Collaboration with outside sales, the operations manager, and customers to understand the project
- Reads and interprets architectural drawings and specifications.
- Creates “take-offs” on doors, frames and hardware
- Taking Sales calls and receiving orders
- Prepares material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
- Creating machine sheets and other design specs for frame, door and hardware products where necessary
- Creating submittals and transmitting them to customers
- Documenting all aspects of any given project through sales orders, purchase orders, order acknowledgements, submittals, emails and/or other forms of correspondence
- Able to solve complex issues that may arise in a timely manner
- Work with suppliers and vendors for product information, lead-times, and shipping details
- Purchases material for assigned jobs. This includes selection of vendors used, negotiates best price for purchased material. Must understand vendor pricing
- Coordinates with operations for delivery of material to the job site
- Must be current on codes, products and design changes for doors, frames and finish hardware
- Must attend and participate in all required meetings in relation to position and overall company
- Support our company values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
- Other duties may be assigned
Job Requirements:
- Must have experience with Wood Doors, Hollow Metal Frames and Commercial Door Hardware.
- DHI certification a definite plus.
- Must be familiar with contract documents.
- Experience with large projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong reading comprehension.
- Must be accurate and show great attention to detail.
- Possess strong time management and organizational skills as well as the ability to multi-task.
- Computer proficient with Internet, MS Word and Excel (creating formulas and spreadsheets).
- Aptitude for learning industry-related computer software.
- Preferably Familiar with Specworks, Comsense, Emullion, Protech or similar industry related software
FBM Benefits:
- Growth opportunity to a great career path
- A principled approach to work, including honesty and integrity
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Competitive pay and incentives
- Excellent benefits including: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401(k)
About Foundation Building Materials
Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading North American distributor of building materials focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of local construction trades with best-in-class products and services. Based in California, FBM has more than 4,500 employees in nearly 250 locations across the U.S. and Canada. FBM’s core values – safety first, a focus on customers and team members, honesty and integrity – form the foundation for an outstanding customer experience that is recognized across the industry.
FBM promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace with respect to all categories protected under applicable State and Federal law.
