PROJECT MANAGER - DIVISION 8
Remote or Onsite in Nashville, TN w/Relocation for the right candidate
Full Time
As a
Project Manager, you'll be at the heart of daily operations - managing commercial door and hardware projects with confidence, precision, and a customer-first mindset. You'll coordinate closely with contractors and customers, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure seamless delivery and installation of door and hardware systems using advanced tools like
VT Online and
Comsense.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead project planning, quoting, phasing, and full-cycle execution
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients, general contractors, architects, and internal teams
- Organize and coordinate door and hardware schedules and delivery logistics
- Review project documentation and sales sheets to confirm quantities, pricing, and specifications
- Produce accurate shop drawings and schedules using Comsense and VT Online software
- Analyze blueprints and specs to ensure compliance with UL, ADA, and life safety codes
- Solve technical and logistical challenges in real time
Lead all phases of the project lifecycle - from initial client engagement through close-out - including:
• Conducting site walks and client consultations
• Developing detailed scopes of work and construction strategies
• Creating and presenting accurate estimates for client approval
• Sourcing and ordering materials
• Issuing RFIs and RFPs to subcontractors
• Preparing comprehensive bid submittals and overseeing final ordering
• Managing detailed project scheduling and daily oversight
• Coordinating subcontractor activities and job site operations
• Administering change orders and managing project documentation
• Handling invoicing and ensuring timely payment
• Executing project close-out procedures and final client handoff
- Work together with contractors during the bid process to secure new work
- Review scopes of work and construction plans to develop accurate takeoffs and cost estimates
- Collaborate with and mentor Project Engineers, reviewing their work as needed
- Contribute to a cross-trained, collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous improvement
- Uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, communication, and client satisfaction
🧰 What You Bring:- 5-8 years of experience in construction, building materials, door & hardware project management, estimating and detailing division 8 (door and hardware) commercial ground-up projects
- Experience using Comsense, VT Online, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to read blueprints and perform takeoffs with technical accuracy
- Strong grasp of commercial codes (UL, ADA, life safety, etc.)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
- Attention to detail with a solutions-first mindset and ability to thrive under pressure
- High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor's degree a plus)
- Must be able to lift to 15 lbs. and work at a computer for extended periods
