Project Manager – Doors/Frames/Hardware- NO GCs

Company: AM Cabinets

Salary/Pay Rate: $85,000 to $95,000+ per year, based on experience

Location: Gardena, CA

Job/Employment Type: Full Time

The Opportunity: AM Cabinets is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial doors, frames, and hardware projects from award through final installation. This role is ideal for someone who understands the details of Division 8 work and knows how to keep fast-moving commercial projects organized, profitable, and on schedule. You will manage submittals, purchasing, material lead times, vendor coordination, and field communication while supporting multiple active projects throughout the Los Angeles market. The position is primarily office-based in Gardena, with regular coordination between contractors, vendors, field superintendents, and installation teams.

What You'll Do: Manage commercial doors, frames, and hardware projects from project award through installation. Review architectural drawings, specifications, approved submittals, door schedules, and hardware schedules. Prepare accurate and timely submittal packages for contractors and project teams. Determine material requirements and coordinate purchasing of doors, frames, hardware, and related products. Source and manage materials across multiple vendors based on project specifications and lead times. Track approvals, long-lead materials, delivery dates, and project milestones to prevent delays. Coordinate closely with field superintendents and foremen to ensure crews have the correct materials and information. Resolve discrepancies involving drawings, field conditions, dimensions, schedules, and product requirements. Communicate proactively with contractors regarding project status, material timing, and outstanding issues. Support change-related pricing, material adjustments, and project coordination as needed. Manage multiple active projects while maintaining schedule, quality, and profitability.

Required Qualifications: 5+ years of related project management experience in commercial doors, frames, and hardware. Strong working knowledge of Division 8 / architectural doors, frames, and hardware. Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, door schedules, and hardware schedules. Experience preparing and managing project submittals. Experience purchasing and coordinating materials with vendors. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Strong English written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, vendors, field teams, and internal stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard project-management tools.

Preferred Qualifications: Direct field experience measuring or installing commercial doors, frames, or hardware. Experience managing commercial tenant-improvement projects. Experience coordinating multiple hardware and material vendors. Previous experience working directly with field superintendents, foremen, or subcontractors. High School Diploma or GED.

What Success Looks Like: Successful Project Managers at AM Cabinets are proactive, organized, and accountable. They stay ahead of material lead times, communicate updates before they become problems, and are able to manage projects with limited day-to-day oversight. Strong performance is measured by: Keeping projects on schedule. Maintaining consistent contractor communication. Managing multiple projects effectively. Ordering materials accurately and on time. Resolving problems quickly. Supporting project profitability. Keeping field teams prepared and informed.

Compensation & Benefits: $85,000–$95,000+, depending on experience. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options.401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Career development and mentoring opportunities. Collaborative team environment. Periodic company events. About AM CabinetsAM Cabinets is a commercial architectural millwork, doors, frames, and hardware company serving projects throughout the Los Angeles and South Bay markets. Our team supports fast-moving commercial projects where quality, communication, and attention to detail are critical. We offer an established project-management process and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team while continuing to grow within the organization. Learn more atAM Cabinets is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.