Assistant Project Manager Commercial Glazing & Glass

South Town Glass; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

South Town Glass in Newberg, OR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project managers from planning through completion, coordinating materials, and tracking progress on site. The role emphasizes preparing and submitting product data, shop drawings, and change orders, while communicating with vendors, customers and installation crews to keep timelines on track.

This is a full-time on-site role that partners closely with the operations team to review documents and finalize vendor and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional construction management education is beneficial.
• At least six months as an administrative assistant in a commercial glazing office or related role.
• Basic proficiency with office software, Bluebeam and project tracking tools.
• Ability to read architectural plans and work in a construction/trades environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from planning through completion and track materials.
• Submit product data, samples and shop drawings; communicate with vendors and installation crews.
• Prepare and update project documentation such as ASIs, RFIs and change orders.
• Expedite vendor orders, resolve logistical issues, and maintain accurate records for timelines.
• Collaborate with operations team on shop drawings and vendor/product selection.

Skills

Strong organization

Time management

Communication skills

Office software

Bluebeam

Project tracking tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

Project tracking tools

Job description

Company Description South Town Glass is an innovative and expanding commercial glazing company serving customers throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and beyond. The company provides a wide range of glazing solutions including custom fabrication and precision installation performed by skilled trade workers on both small and large projects. Team members collaborate closely with vendors to deliver high-quality products and services to building owners, design teams and contractors. We offer many opportunities to learn and grow for future advancement internally within the company.

Role Description The Assistant Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Newberg, OR. This position supports project managers with coordinating projects from planning through completion, tracking materials, and monitoring progress. Day-to-day tasks include submitting product data, samples and shop drawings, communicating with vendors, customers, and installation crews, preparing and updating project documentation such as ASI's, RFI's and change orders. The role also involves helping to expedite vendor orders, resolve logistical issues, and maintain accurate records for timelines. The Assistant Project Manager collaborates closely with the operations team for review of documents such as shop drawings and project specific vendor and product selection.

Qualifications & Experience required:

• High school diploma or equivalent, additional education or training in construction management or related fields is beneficial.
• Minimum of six months as an administrative assistant (or comparable role) preferably in a commercial glazing office or evidence of high proficiency in the role of a commercial glazing administrative assistant.
• Basic proficiency with office software, Bluebeam and project tracking tools; willingness to learn other company systems.
• Comfort working in a construction or trades environment; preferably glazing industry experience.
• Clear and professional communication skills for working with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail in documentation and follow-up is a must.

Industry experience preferred:

• Knowledge of all phases of commercial glass and glazing, including storefront,curtain wall, aluminum doors and hardware, and all-glass entries.
• Knowledge of the entire commercial construction process, from pre-qualificationthrough project close-out.
• Ability to read and understand architectural plans, specifications, and glazing shopdrawings.
• Experience corresponding/interacting with contractors and vendors
• Familiarity with submittals, change orders, RFI forms, review of shop drawings, orderingof materials, and ability to successfully organize project documents.
• Demonstrated competency in the industry with successful execution of assignedprojects.