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Foundation Building Materials

Leading specialty building materials distributor

Project Assistant

Full-TimeDeadline 8/20/27
$20 - $25/hr
Entry
Elkridge, MD, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • High School Diploma.
  • Competency in computer software and administrative skills.
  • Organizational planning and time-management skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good office etiquette and overall professionalism.
  • Ability to maintain patience and calmness under pressure.
Responsibilities
  • Follow up with customers on submittals, change orders, samples, schedules, and other job-related issues.
  • Assist with creation of change orders and internal change orders.
  • Assist with creation of purchase orders and follow established release procedures.
  • Follow up on vendor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery in line with project requirements.
  • Obtain and verify vendor purchase order acknowledgments.
  • Assist with creation of packing slips.
  • Coordinate with the shipping and receiving department.
  • Communicate and ensure timely delivery of materials to the jobsite.
  • Support the organization's values in safety, customer focus, teamwork, integrity, and being a company of choice.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

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Foundation Building Materials

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Foundation Building Materials distributes specialty building materials to construction projects across North America through 370+ locations and brands like RIS, PacSource, and Unified Door and Hardware Group. It sources and distributes gypsum wallboard, suspended ceilings, metal framing, insulation, and related products via local branches and brand platforms that simplify purchasing and provide project support. The company differentiates itself with a wide geographic footprint, a diversified brand portfolio, and a strong emphasis on service and community, focusing on relationships as much as transactions. Its goal is to help customers complete projects efficiently by delivering quality materials and expert guidance through a broad, relationship-focused distribution network.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tustin, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lowe's completed FBM acquisition on October 9, 2025, accelerating Pro spend capture.
  • Pilots combining Lowe's, ADG, and FBM started in 2026 for builders.
  • FBM exposure to data centers, hotels, and universities boosts demand beyond housing cycles.

What critics are saying

  • Lowe's said 2026 integration may dilute margins before synergies arrive.
  • Leveraged acquisition debt pressures FBM's autonomy until Lowe's deleverages by 2027.
  • Home Depot, GMS, and specialty distributors can undercut pricing on commercial jobs.

What makes Foundation Building Materials unique

  • Over 370 FBM locations give Lowe's dense Pro distribution across U.S. and Canada.
  • FBM specializes in drywall, metal framing, ceilings, doors, insulation, and hardware.
  • Ruben Mendoza's team stays, preserving trade relationships built since FBM's 2011 founding.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Legal Services
  • Critical illness

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

22%
KFGO
Aug 20th, 2025
Lowe’s acquires Foundation Building Materials for $8.8B

Lowe’s has agreed to acquire Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 billion to enhance its contractor business. This move is part of Lowe’s strategy to expand in the professional builder market, alongside its recent $1.33 billion acquisition of Artisan Design. The company raised its annual sales forecast to $84.5 billion-$85.5 billion, up from $83.5 billion-$84.5 billion, after exceeding second-quarter profit estimates with earnings of $4.33 per share.

PR Newswire
Aug 20th, 2025
Foundation Building Materials, Building Products Distribution Company Owned By American Securities and CD&R, To Be Sold To Lowe's In $8.8 Billion Transaction

/PRNewswire/ -- American Securities LLC ("American Securities") and CD&R today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Foundation...

StockTitan
Aug 20th, 2025
Lowe's Acquires FBM for $8.8 Billion

American Securities and CD&R have agreed to sell Foundation Building Materials (FBM) to Lowe's for $8.8 billion. FBM, a leading distributor of interior building products in North America, has grown significantly under its current ownership, achieving 27% annual revenue growth and 31% annual EBITDA growth. The company operates over 370 locations in the U.S. and Canada, serving 40,000 professional customers.

Citybiz
Sep 3rd, 2024
Dunes Point Capital Announces the Sale of Unified Door & Hardware Group to Foundation Building Materials

Dunes Point Capital, LP has sold Unified Door and Hardware Group, LLC to Foundation Building Materials, LLC. Located in Pennsauken, NJ,... Read More

FBM Sales
Jan 3rd, 2024
FBM Acquires Stucco Master in Monroe, OH - Foundation Building Materials - Construction Materials

Hello FBM Family, I am pleased to announce that FBM has completed the acquisition of Stucco Master Supply, LLC. in Monroe, Ohio. Stucco Master Supply was started in 2018 by Mike Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs has well over 20 years of EIFS and stucco experience and in 6 short years, built Stucco Master Supply into a […]