Branch Administrator

About Us

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across 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), Branch Administrators are the behind-the-scenes champions—handling daily office operations, supporting the team, and ensuring everything runs with precision. From paperwork to customer service, your organization and communication keep the branch on track.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support  

• Develop and maintain positive relationships within the Branch departments
• Facilitate and collaborate with leaders across the Branch to prepare, edit, and finalize Invoicing
• Provides support for other Branch management, Departments, and staff
• Completes critical aspects of daily and monthly administrative needs with a hands-on approach

• Handles matter expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures

 

Financial Tasks     

• Reconcile Petty Cash Receipts and Audits
• General payroll knowledge preferred
• Experience Reconciliation of AP, AR, and Inventory invoices

 

Additional Responsibilities & Miscellaneous

• Perform other duties as assigned to support branch and corporate objectives

 

Qualifications

• Strong customer service, comfortable with verbal and written communication, and can coach the local sales teams
• Team Player who is comfortable engaging and collaborating with employees, customers, and leadership teams
• Technology adopter, change agent mentality
• Creative thinker, problem solver, self-starter
• Sales knowledge, understanding of customer habits
• Fluency in branch operations
• Strong understanding of CRM and CSD
• Expert in MyFBM
• Must be efficient, organized, and resourceful
• Flexible, able to establish priorities and juggle competing tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with many different people
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
• Must have 3+ years of Office Admin/Management supporting Branch staff in a fast-paced environment
• Experience assisting with HR hiring process preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Reports To

Branch Manager

 

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 state. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. 

• Base: $20.00-22.00 per hour

 

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
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match

Statements

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 at [email protected].

 

Posting Period

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