IT Project Manager

About Us

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across the United States and Canada. In conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and hardware solutions, FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide.

Together, FBM and UDHG's 8,000+ Team Members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development. By combining scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset, we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors, builders, and project teams across diverse markets. As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowe's, we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Overview

Position Overview

At Foundation Building Materials (FBM), IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex cross-functional projects on time and within budget. This role defines scope and objectives, coordinates internal teams and third-party partners, maintains high quality standards, and provides clear, executive-ready communications throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Position Overview

At Foundation Building Materials (FBM), IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex cross-functional projects on time and within budget. This role defines scope and objectives, coordinates internal teams and third-party partners, maintains high quality standards, and provides clear, executive-ready communications throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities Plan & Deliver

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex, large, and/or cross-functional projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and issues.
• Define scope, resourcing plans, budgets, and deliverables with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain core project artifacts, including integrated project plans, RAID logs, requirements matrices, meeting agendas/notes, and status dashboards.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and roadblocks; manage scope changes with impact analysis and contingency plans.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently; coordinate steering committees and drive governance.

Stakeholders, Vendors & Communication

• Coordinate across product, engineering, operations, finance, legal, and other functions to keep work aligned and unblock teams.
• Manage vendors/partners and related contracts; review team deliverables for quality.
• Provide clear, consistent status updates tailored for teams and executives; escalate decisively when needed.
• Lead RFPs/proposals when applicable.

Continuous Improvement & Values

• Contribute to PMO standards and continuous improvement.
• Model and support FBM's core values: Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity, and being a Company of Choice for employees and customers.

Financials & Measurement

• Track team hours, costs, and budget versus forecast; manage to target.
• Define and monitor project KPIs to ensure outcomes meet objectives.
• Conduct post-mortems and publish recommendations to improve processes.

Additional Responsibilities & Miscellaneous

• Perform other duties as assigned to support IT and corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Typically 7 to 10 years of experience managing cross-functional technology or business projects, or equivalent experience.
• Expert understanding of project management standards and methods, including predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches.
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects to completion in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and time management skills; resilient under change.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with executive presence and the ability to engage senior leadership.
• Financial and vendor management experience with rigorous risk and issue management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, consultants, and vendors.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, MS Project/Smartsheet, Power BI, or online project management tools preferred.
• ERP implementation experience a plus, with a focus on integrating multiple platforms.
• Enterprise-level experience in a publicly traded company and recent SOX environment experience a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Reports To Vice President, PMO Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position. Within the range, individual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and work location within the United States. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

• Base: $90,000 - $125,000 per year
• Bonus: 10% Target Bonus
• Commission Eligibility: No
• Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): The successful candidate could reasonably expect a Total Compensation Package in the range of $95,000 - $155,000.
• Equity: This role is not eligible for equity opportunities, awards or grants

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 and Vision plans with leading national providers
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Provided Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) plan with generous company match

Statements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), 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 at Talent@myfbm.com.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.

Salary Range

Min: USD $90,000.00/Yr., Max: USD $135,000.00/Yr.