Project Manager Sr

Binswanger Glass is a leader in the glass industry, specializing in residential glass replacement, commercial glass services, and contract glazing for large commercial construction projects. The Senior Project Manager – Panel Systems leads multiple complex commercial glazing projects, managing client relationships, schedules, financial performance, documentation, testing, risk, closeout, and the development of junior project management staff.

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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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