Project Assistant
St. Louis, MO - USA
Job Summary
Company Overview
Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is a premier provider of commercial door frame and architectural hardware solutions serving customers across North America. UDHG supports a wide range of construction and architectural projects delivering specialized expertise professional installation and reliable service to commercial institutional and multi-family markets.
As part of Foundation Building Materials (FBM) a leading construction materials distribution company UDHG operates within a broader organization that combines scale specialty expertise and a customer-first mindset. Together FBM and UDHGs 8000 team members are committed to operational excellence innovation and employee development. As the organization continues to grow and evolve we are investing in strong forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.
Position Overview
At Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) the Project Assistant plays a vital role in supporting day-to-day project operations by ensuring effective coordination between internal teams vendors and customers. With strong organizational skills and attention to detail the Project Assistant helps keep timelines on track and communication flowingensuring project accuracy efficiency and customer satisfaction. If youre proactive dependable and thrive in a fast-paced environment this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer & Project Coordination
- Follows up with customers on submittals change orders samples schedules and other job-related issues
- Assists with creation of change orders and internal change orders (ICOs)
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Assists with creation of purchase orders and follows established release procedures
- Follows up on vendor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery in line with project requirements
- Obtains and verifies vendor purchase order acknowledgments
- Shipping & Material Logistics
- Assists with creation of packing slips
- Coordinates with the shipping/receiving department
- Communicates and ensures timely delivery of materials to the jobsite
- 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
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Competency in computer software and administrative skills
- Organizational planning and time-management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good office etiquette and overall professionalism
- Ability to maintain patience and calmness under pressure
Reports To
Branch Manager
Compensation
The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience qualifications and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.
- Job Type: Full-Time
Benefits
At UDHG were committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA/ FSA plans
- Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Critical illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Coverage
- Legal Insurance Plan
- Generous 401(k) plan with company match
- A career path designed with you in mind
Equal Opportunity Employer
Unified Door & Hardware Group a Foundation Building Materials company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals including those with accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws we ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation during the application process or while employed please contact Human Resources for assistance.
Unified Door & Hardware Group a Foundation Building Materials company is an Equal opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability status genetics veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Posting Period
This job will be posted for at least 5 days starting on the initial post date reflected above.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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