Glazing Fabrication Shop Foreman

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus

ESOP

401(k) with match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

EAP

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Glazing Fabrication Shop Foreman to lead the fabrication floor, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery of glazing systems. This hands-on role coordinates with project management, field operations, purchasing, and logistics to meet project installation needs.

You will plan manpower, priorities, and daily workflow; supervise glazing fabrication staff; conduct safety and production huddles; and mentor a high-performance team while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial glass and glazing experience preferred.
• Previous glazing fabrication shop leadership, foreman, lead fabricator, or superintendent experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial storefront, curtain wall, entrances, doors, and architectural aluminum systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, glazing shop drawings, fabrication drawings, cut lists, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of measurements, tolerances, fabrication requirements, quality control, and safe shop operations.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, planning, organization, problem-solving, and employee-development skills.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to utilize digital production tracking and project-management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily activities of glazing fabrication personnel; establish clear priorities, expectations, and accountability.
• Plan daily and weekly fabrication activities based on project schedules, required-on-site dates, manpower, and material availability.
• Conduct production and safety huddles and communicate workload, constraints, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and identify schedule, material, manpower, or equipment issues before they impact the field.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, purchasing, warehouse, and logistics teams to maintain reliable production flow.
• Train and mentor employees while building a professional, team-oriented, high-performance shop culture.

Skills

5+ years glazing experience

Shop leadership

Storefront/curtain wall knowledge

Read drawings (architectural)

Measurements & tolerances

Leadership & communication

Digital production tracking tools

Job description

Company Overview

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

Company Overview

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

GLAZING FABRICATION SHOP FOREMAN

PCI Glass & Glazing | Fabrication Operations

Department

Glass & Glazing Operations

Reports To

Operations Manager / General Superintendent

Employment

Full-Time

Position Overview

The Glazing Fabrication Shop Foreman is the day-to-day leader of the fabrication floor and is accountable for safety, people, production, quality, material flow, equipment readiness, and shop organization. This hands-on leadership role coordinates closely with project management, field operations, purchasing, and logistics to ensure fabricated glazing systems are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in sequence with project installation needs.

SAFETY

Lead by example and maintain disciplined shop practices.

PRODUCTION

Plan manpower, priorities, sequencing, and daily workflow.

QUALITY

Build quality into fabrication and minimize rework.

PEOPLE

Train, develop, mentor, and hold the team accountable.

MATERIAL FLOW

Coordinate receiving, staging, packaging, and shipment.

IMPROVEMENT

Continuously improve layout, processes, and productivity.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily activities of glazing fabrication personnel; establish clear priorities, expectations, and accountability.
• Plan daily and weekly fabrication activities based on project schedules, required-on-site dates, manpower, and material availability.
• Conduct production and safety huddles and communicate workload, constraints, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and identify schedule, material, manpower, or equipment issues before they impact the field.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, purchasing, warehouse, and logistics teams to maintain reliable production flow.
• Train and mentor employees while building a professional, team-oriented, high-performance shop culture.

FABRICATION & QUALITY LEADERSHIP

• Provide technical oversight for storefront, curtain wall, interior framing, entrances, doors, and related architectural aluminum systems.
• Oversee cutting, machining, routing, drilling, notching, assembly, gasketing, sealant application, hardware preparation, and packaging.
• Ensure fabrication is performed in accordance with approved shop drawings, fabrication tickets, cut lists, project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and approved dimensions.
• Establish quality-control checkpoints throughout fabrication; verify dimensions, machining, assembly, labeling, and completed work before shipment.
• Drive reduction of fabrication errors, material waste, rework, damage, and field modifications through disciplined processes and corrective action.

PRODUCTION, MATERIAL & LOGISTICS

• Maintain clear visibility into shop workload, fabrication status, upcoming work, and production capacity.
• Coordinate receiving, inspection, staging, storage, fabrication, packaging, loading, and shipment of project materials.
• Ensure aluminum, glass, doors, hardware, gaskets, sealants, and accessories are protected, organized, and staged by project and installation sequence.
• Promptly identify and communicate damaged, incorrect, or missing materials and help drive resolution.
• Coordinate completed material releases to support field installation schedules and minimize unnecessary handling.

SAFETY, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

• Lead a strong safety culture, enforce company policies and PPE requirements, and immediately correct unsafe conditions.
• Ensure employees are trained and authorized to safely operate fabrication equipment, forklifts, material-handling equipment, and shop tools.
• Oversee proper use and readiness of saws, CNC equipment, routers, drill presses, punches, crimping equipment, glass-handling equipment, compressors, and related tools.
• Support preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, housekeeping, storage standards, and an organized professional facility.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Evaluate production throughput, labor efficiency, material flow, equipment utilization, shop layout, sequencing, waste, rework, and packaging methods.
• Develop repeatable fabrication standards and best practices that improve safety, quality, productivity, and consistency.
• Work with Operations leadership to establish measurable shop goals and track performance against those expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial glass and glazing experience preferred.
• Previous glazing fabrication shop leadership, foreman, lead fabricator, or superintendent experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial storefront, curtain wall, entrances, doors, and architectural aluminum systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, glazing shop drawings, fabrication drawings, cut lists, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of measurements, tolerances, fabrication requirements, quality control, and safe shop operations.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, planning, organization, problem-solving, and employee-development skills.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to utilize digital production tracking and project-management tools.

Lead from the Front

Be visible, engaged, accountable, and willing to work alongside the team.

Plan Ahead

Understand what the shop needs today, next week, and several weeks from now.

Communicate Early

Identify issues before they become emergencies and communicate solutions.

Develop People

Teach the trade, build capability, and create opportunities for employees to grow.

Own the Outcome

Take responsibility for safety, quality, productivity, schedule, and organization.

Improve Continuously

Look for better ways to fabricate, stage, package, and deliver work.

Benefits

At Performance Contracting, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG's Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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