Field Manager - Historic Preservation

Vintage Glass Works is an award-winning full-service historic restoration firm that specializes in the restoration, recreation or fabrication of stained & leaded glass window units, historic wood & steel windows, historic doors & entrance systems, wood & copper gutter systems, historic millwork, moulding and trim, and architectural features. We performed all work internally and this work occurs in both shop and field environments.

The Field Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating field operations related to the restoration, installation, repair, preservation, and maintenance of stained-glass windows, historic windows & doors, architectural features, and other ornamental features in churches, historic buildings, museums, and institutional properties. The Field Manager ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with preservation standards, project specifications, quality requirements, and client expectations.

This position combines hands-on restoration expertise with field leadership responsibilities, including crew supervision, project coordination, safety compliance, quality control, and client communication.

• Direct and supervise field crews engaged in the installation, restoration, repair, and maintenance of stained-glass windows, historic doors & windows and architectural features.
• Coordinate daily work activities to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and restoration plans.
• Conduct site inspections and evaluate existing conditions prior to and during project execution.
• Ensure all work complies with project specifications, preservation standards, and applicable building codes.

• Oversee removal, transportation, protection, repair, and reinstallation of stained-glass windows or historic windows & doors.
• Monitor shop restoration activities to ensure the schedules of shop & site requirements align for stained glass, window, and door restoration sequences.
• Direct field restoration and installation of restored windows & doors, onsite opening restoration, architectural feature restoration and/or installation, and ornamental woodwork.
• Monitor conservation practices to preserve historic materials and architectural integrity.
• Coordinate specialty subcontractors when required.

• Promote and enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings
• Identify and mitigate workplace hazards, particularly those involving scaffolding, lifts, rigging, fall protection, and material handling.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain site documentation related to safety inspections and incidents.

• Inspect completed work to verify adherence to restoration standards and project requirements.
• Maintain high standards of craftsmanship and attention to historic detail.
• Resolve field issues affecting quality, schedule, or project outcomes.
• Coordinate punch-list completion and project closeout activities.

• Serve as the primary field contact for clients, clergy, facility managers, architects, preservation consultants, and contractors.
• Provide project updates and communicate schedule changes.
• Represent the company professionally at all times.
• Assist in documenting project progress through photographs and written reports.

• Maintain daily jobsite reports and project documentation.
• Track labor hours, materials, equipment usage, and subcontractor activities.
• Assist with estimating and project planning activities.
• Coordinate delivery and storage of materials and equipment.
• Support project budgeting and cost control efforts.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree, technical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in construction, historic preservation, restoration, or related field preferred.

• Five (5) or more years of experience in construction, restoration, woodworking, stained glass restoration, or related…