Senior Project Manager- Glazing & Facade Systems (High Rise)

Senior Project Manager – Glazing & Façade Systems (High-Rise) Custom Metal Contracting (Glazing Group) Ltd. is a rapidly growing industry leader seeking a seasoned and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead glazing and façade projects on high-rise buildings from contract award through final closeout. This role carries full ownership of project delivery, including safety, schedule, budget, quality, contract compliance, and client satisfaction across complex, large-scale commercial and residential towers. The ideal candidate is a proven glazing project manager with more than five years of project management experience in the glazing industry, including hands-on delivery of high-rise projects. You will bring strong technical knowledge of curtain wall, window wall, and related façade systems, along with the leadership, commercial awareness, and communication skills needed to manage multiple demanding projects, guide project teams, and build strong relationships with general contractors, consultants, suppliers, and owners. Key Responsibilities 1. Project Leadership & Delivery Lead multiple high-rise and low-rise glazing and façade projects from award through closeout, with full accountability for safety, schedule, cost, quality, and contract compliance. Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scope of work to define project requirements, risks, and execution strategy. Develop and manage the project execution plan, resource requirements, and milestones, and lead the kickoff with internal and external stakeholders. Mentor and direct project coordinators, assistant project managers, and project engineers, setting clear priorities and expectations. 2. Pre-Construction, Submittals & Procurement Work with estimating to validate quantities, system selections, fabrication requirements, and lead times, and lead value engineering to optimize design, performance, and cost. Oversee preparation, submission, and approval of shop drawings, product samples, structural calculations, and supporting documentation with architects, engineers, general contractors, and internal drafting teams. Direct procurement of glass, aluminum systems, hardware, sealants, and related materials, and manage vendor relationships, pricing, and lead times. Ensure long-lead items, including custom tempered, laminated, and insulated glass units, are ordered, tracked, and delivered to meet the construction schedule. 3. Scheduling & High-Rise Logistics Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules aligned with the general contractor’s master schedule, covering design and shop drawings, fabrication, material deliveries, field labor, and site installation. Plan high-rise installation logistics, including hoisting, crane and lift requirements, swing stages and suspended scaffolding, floor-by-floor sequencing, and material staging and loading. Monitor progress, forecast risks, and proactively manage the impact of site conditions, weather, and design changes on schedule and cost. 4. Financial Management & Contract Administration Own project budgets and cost control, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors, and deliver accurate monthly cost reporting and forecasting. Prepare, review, and submit progress billings, and manage collections and lien release processes as required. Manage change orders, RFIs, back charges, and scope modifications, and negotiate commercial outcomes that protect project margins. Review vendor invoices and subcontract agreements and authorize payments under company policy. 5. Stakeholder Communication & Team Coordination Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, architects, and consultants, and lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and regular progress reporting. Coordinate closely with engineering, design and drafting, the fabrication shop, installation crews, warehouse and logistics, and health and safety teams. Work with sit…

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