Senior Glazing Project Manager
Senior Glazing Project Manager
Location: New York City, NY
About the Opportunity
A highly respected, employee-owned glazing and façade contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex curtain wall, structural glass, window wall, and specialty façade projects throughout New York City.
With a decades-long reputation for delivering some of the industry's most technically challenging and architecturally significant projects, this organization works on landmark high-rise towers, commercial developments, mixed-use projects, transportation facilities, and other signature buildings that help shape the New York City skyline.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced glazing professional looking to join a stable, family-oriented business that combines long-term growth opportunities with employee ownership.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $150,000 - $200,000
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Long-Term Career Growth Opportunities
Position Overview
The Senior Project Manager will oversee multiple high-value façade and glazing projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful execution regarding schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
The successful candidate will lead projects located throughout New York City, working closely with owners, general contractors, architects, consultants, fabrication teams, and field operations. This individual will play a key leadership role within the business while helping mentor and develop project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of commercial glazing and façade projects valued from $10M to $100M+.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and contract administration.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Oversee procurement, fabrication, logistics, installation, and project closeout activities.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, BIM, preconstruction, fabrication, and field operations teams.
- Review and manage contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, claims, and project documentation.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
- Identify opportunities to improve project performance, efficiency, and profitability.
- Ensure all work is delivered in accordance with company quality, safety, and contractual standards.
Desired Experience
- 10+ years of project management experience within the commercial glazing, curtain wall, façade, or building envelope industry.
- Proven success managing large-scale commercial construction projects.
- Strong understanding of:
- Unitized Curtain Wall Systems
- Stick-Built Curtain Wall Systems
- Window Wall Systems
- Storefront Systems
- Structural Glass Applications
- Architectural Metal & Specialty Façade Systems
- Experience coordinating both fabrication and installation operations.
- Strong knowledge of contracts, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Manage some of the most prestigious glazing and façade projects in New York City.
- Join an employee-owned (ESOP) business where long-term success directly benefits employees.
- Attractive compensation package of $150,000 - $200,000 plus bonus.
- Family-oriented culture with strong tenure and industry reputation.
- Clear progression into Project Executive, Operations, or Senior Leadership positions.
- Opportunity to leave a visible mark on the NYC skyline through complex curtain wall and structural glass projects.
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