Job Description

Glass and Glazing Project Manager

Position Overview

A specialist commercial exterior contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Glass & Glazing Project Manager to oversee commercial glazing projects from contract award through to completion and final closeout.

This position will suit a commercially minded project management professional with a strong background in glazing subcontracting, capable of managing project schedules, procurement, budgets, subcontractors and client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial glass and glazing projects from pre-construction and contract award through installation and final closeout.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications and scopes of work to establish project requirements and deliverables.
• Coordinate with general contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, fabricators and field installation teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, procurement programmes and installation milestones.
• Oversee material procurement, fabrication schedules, deliveries and long-lead items.
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, change orders and overall profitability.
• Coordinate submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, material approvals and other project documentation.
• Organise site measurements, installation sequencing, site access and equipment requirements.
• Monitor project progress and resolve technical, logistical and installation issues.
• Identify variations and additional works, ensuring changes are documented and commercially managed.
• Attend project meetings and maintain effective communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with superintendents and field crews to maintain quality, productivity and safety standards.
• Manage inspections, punch lists, warranties, as-built documentation and final project closeout.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing commercial glass and glazing projects for a specialist subcontractor.
• Strong understanding of curtain wall, storefront, window systems and architectural glazing installation.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, procurement and subcontractor relationships.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Familiarity with construction project management software and documentation processes.
• Strong commercial awareness, organisational skills and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential.

Compensation

• Base salary of $130,000–$150,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of commercial glazing projects.
• Long-term career progression within an established exterior construction business.

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