Project Manager

About Us

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company that serves the commercial and residential construction markets across North America. With a commitment to innovation, quality and customer satisfaction, FBM provides a wide range of construction products and services to contractors and builders. Based in California, FBM has more than 7,000 employees and 400 locations across the United States and Canada.

FBM’s core values of Safety First, Customer Driven, Valuing Our People, Integrity and the Pursuit of Excellence form the foundation for an excellent customer experience that is recognized across the industry.

Position Overview This role you’ll lead projects from quote acceptance through completion, working closely with sales operations, customers and vendors to ensure success every step of the way. The ideal candidate is organized, self‑driven and an excellent communicator capable of managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment. If you’re ready to take ownership of your work and grow with a company that values integrity, collaboration and long‑term success, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity in the building products industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Collaboration & Customer Interaction
  • Collaborate with outside sales operations manager and customers to understand the project.
  • Work with suppliers and vendors for product information, lead‑times and shipping details.
  • Purchase material for assigned jobs, select vendors, negotiate best price and have knowledge of vendor pricing.
  • Solve complex issues in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate with operations for delivery of material to the job site.
  • Read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
  • Document all aspects of any given project through sales orders, purchase orders, order acknowledgements, submittals, emails and/or other forms of correspondence.
• Safety
  • Follow all safety protocols and OSHA requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
• Physical Requirements
  • Take sales calls and receive orders.
  • Create take-offs on doors, frames and hardware.
  • Create machine sheets and other design specs for frame door and hardware products as necessary.
  • Create submittals and transmit them to customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years with wood doors, hollow metal frames and commercial door hardware.
• DHI certification a plus.
• Knowledge of contract documents.
• Experience with large projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong reading comprehension.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• MS Word and Excel proficiency.
• Knowledge of Specworks, Comsense Protech or similar industry related software preferred.
• Current knowledge of codes, products and design changes for doors, frames and finish hardware.

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.

• Base: $70,000 – $85,000 annually.
• Job Type: Full‑Time.

Benefits At FBM we’re 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.

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources.