Since 1993, LockNet has been a family-owned and operated business enthusiastic about keeping people safe and secure by simplifying and supplying door and lock solutions. Ranked as one of Kentucky's Best Places to Work for 4 years, we appreciate our people and put intentional focus on keeping a great culture as we continue to grow.
Learn more at www.locknet.com/about-us.
LockNet is seeking an eager and driven leader to manage our Commercial Door and Hardware Department. This role is responsible for overseeing preconstruction, estimating, detailing, and project execution while building a scalable Division 8 (& some Div 10) focused contract service that competes in the traditional general contractor market. This position requires strong Division 8/10 knowledge, and experience managing teams and complex construction projects from bid through closeout. Comsense experience is preferred.
*This position offers a hybrid schedule that requires at least 2 days per week on-site.*
A successful leader will:
- Drive the preconstruction bidding process to one that wins bids and successfully serves the customer
- Ensure accurate, competitive, and timely bid submissions.
- Maintain quality controls that support accurate submittals and production-ready project execution.
- Drive processes that minimize rework and production errors.
- Develop strong GC relationships that promote repeat business.
- Ensure projects are executed profitably and in accordance with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
- Sustain a culture of accountability and strong performance across the GC team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team supporting Div 8 GC projects, including estimating, detailing/engineering, and project management
- Oversee Division 8/10 bidding, takeoffs, addenda, and proposal strategy
- Ensure smooth handoff from estimating through execution
- Establish and maintain effective processes for submittals, production coordination, procurement, and logistics
- Serve as the primary operational contact for General Contractors
- Partner with Sales on preconstruction strategy, VE options, and customer alignment
- Own and standardize Comsense workflows, assemblies, and job setup
- Drive operational structure and accuracy, protecting margin and profitability
- Support change order strategy and scope control
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Inventory, Finance, and Service
Minimum Qualifications
- 5-7+ years experience management in Division 8/10, contract hardware, and GC projects.
- Strong understanding of doors, frames, hardware, and construction documents.
- Comsense experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in TOAD & Avaware a plus
- Proven leadership experience in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to manage complex projects from preconstruction through closeout.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of job costing, margins, and project profitability.
What Sets LockNet Apart as an Employer?
- Great benefits including options for 100% paid health and vision insurance for employees and competitive costs for families.
- PTO accrual starting day one.
- 401k with employer matching.
- Autonomy and ability to impact.
- Industry leader and trendsetter.
- High growth with vision.
- Adaptive to change.
- Technology-driven.
- An open and transparent culture where everyone has a voice.
- Great people with close relationships.
- Low turnover rate.
- Family-oriented business.