Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager
- Panel Systems

The Senior Project Manager
- Panel Systems leads large-scale, complex commercial glazing projects with contract values between $3 million and $15 million, overseeing multiple concurrent projects from award through final closeout. Projects in this role include large-scale, stick-built curtain wall and storefront systems, ACM panels, and other facade products / systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in commercial glazing systems, the ability to manage executive-level client relationships, coordinate complex fabrication and installation schedules, and mentor junior project management staff.

The Senior Project Manager
- Panel Systems is a key contributor to operational excellence and profitability within the project management department.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of large, complex commercial glazing projects with contract values between $3 million and $15 million, ensuring on-time delivery and financial performance.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for general contractors, construction executives, architects, and owners on high-profile commercial glazing projects.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, establish project controls, and develop detailed project execution plans for stick-built curtain wall, storefront, and specialty glazing systems.
• Coordinate fabrication, delivery, and field installation schedules with fabricators and suppliers to keep projects on schedule.
• Monitor financial performance across all active projects, providing accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and variance analysis.
• Oversee preparation and approval of submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Manage performance mock-up testing and code-required field/lab testing as required by project specifications.
• Mentor and coach Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, providing technical and contractual guidance.
• Coordinate with the estimating team during bidding to provide constructability input and project-specific pricing strategies.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies to protect project margins and schedules.
• Lead project closeout processes including final inspections, punch list completion, warranty submissions, and final billing.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key general contractor accounts to support business development efforts.
• Participate in division leadership meetings and contribute to process improvements within the project management function.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or 5+ years of direct experience in commercial glazing project management in lieu of a degree.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial glazing or specialty construction, with demonstrated experience managing projects in the $3 million to $15 million range. Experience with ACM and other façade products / systems.

Skills &

Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of commercial glazing systems, including curtain wall, storefront, window wall, and specialty glazing systems.
• Advanced ability to interpret construction documents, specifications, and architectural details.
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability with experience developing junior team members.
• Strong financial acumen including budget management, cost forecasting, and margin analysis.
• Excellent negotiation and client relationship management skills at the executive level.
• Proficiency in project management platforms such as Procore, Viewpoint, or equivalent ERP systems.
• Experience with unitized or panelized curtain wall systems, factory-fabricated panel assemblies, and crane/rigging logistics for large panel installation is a plus.
• Preferred: PMP certification, LEED AP credential, or equivalent industry certification. Experience with design-assist or design-build delivery methods. Direct experience managing unitized projects is a plus but not required, as the majority of projects in this role are stick-built.

Best in Glass Benefits

• Industry-leading Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K with employer match
• 100% Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance and additional Voluntary Benefits
• Personal Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 9 annual holidays
• Daily Pay