Assistant Glazing Project Manager

United Plate Glass, PA; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Plate Glass is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, documentation, and delivery of commercial glazing projects from award through closeout.

You will assist the Project Manager with day-to-day administration of storefront, curtain wall, entrances, interior glass, mirrors, rails, and other architectural glazing projects, reviewing documents and preparing CAD drawings for submittals and shop drawings.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, drafting, or related field preferred; equivalent glazing or construction experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in commercial construction, glazing, architectural metals, drafting, estimating, or project coordination preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or comparable CAD software, with ability to produce accurate two-dimensional shop drawings and details.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, structural details, and manufacturer literature.
• Familiarity with storefront, curtain wall, entrance, glass, and glazing systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications; experience with construction-management, PDF-markup, or project-accounting software is beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to visit job sites as required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day administration of storefront, curtain wall, entrances, interior glass, mirrors, railings, and other architectural glazing projects.
• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, addenda, approved estimates, and scope to identify obligations and conflicts.
• Prepare CAD-drawn submittals and shop drawings showing glass types, framing, elevations, dimensions, and interfaces.
• Revise submittal drawings in response to comments and maintain revision control.
• Develop and maintain submittal logs, RFIs, procurement trackers, change-order logs, and project documentation.
• Prepare and process product data, glass and finish samples, warranties, and closeout documents.
• Coordinate purchasing and fabrication releases; track approvals, lead times, deliveries, shortages.
• Assist with project schedules and look-ahead planning; communicate with field teams about drawings and installation concerns.
• Attend project meetings, document action items, and follow through on commitments.
• Prepare RFIs, pricing requests, change-order proposals, and supporting documentation for scope changes.
• Review vendor quotations, POs, invoices, and delivery tickets for alignment with scope and budget.
• Support cost tracking, forecasting, billing, and collection of backup documentation.
• Identify constructability, safety, coordination, and quality concerns before fabrication or installation.
• Maintain organized project files; assist with punch-list and closeout.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Education

Construction management or related degree

Drafting/Architecture/Engineering background

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

United Plate Glass is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, documentation, and delivery of commercial glazing projects from award through closeout.

You will assist the Project Manager with day-to-day administration of storefront, curtain wall, entrances, interior glass, mirrors, rails, and other architectural glazing projects, reviewing documents and preparing CAD drawings for submittals and shop drawings.