Project Manager - Custom Glazing & Architectural Glass
Location: Baltimore, MD
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Benefits
About the Opportunity
A leading specialty glazing contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its team in the Baltimore market. The company delivers complex architectural glass and façade projects throughout the region and is known for its ability to execute highly customized glazing packages from pre-construction through installation.
This position is ideal for someone with experience managing custom glazing, curtain wall, storefront, window wall, architectural metals, and specialty glass systems who enjoys working on technically challenging projects and collaborating closely with clients, architects, and field operations teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage custom glazing projects from contract award through project closeout.
- Review project drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and contract documents.
- Coordinate fabrication, procurement, scheduling, and field installation activities.
- Lead RFIs, submittals, change orders, and document control processes.
- Work closely with architects, consultants, general contractors, and ownership groups.
- Track project budgets, costs, forecasting, billing, and profitability.
- Coordinate material procurement for glass, aluminum systems, architectural metals, and specialty components.
- Support field teams and Superintendents to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
- Participate in project meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
- Manage project closeout, punch lists, warranty documentation, and final turnover.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of project management experience within the glazing, façade, curtain wall, or architectural glass industry.
- Experience managing custom glazing projects from pre-construction through installation.
- Strong understanding of:
- Unitized Curtain Wall
- Stick-Built Curtain Wall
- Storefront Systems
- Window Wall Systems
- Entrances & Doors
- Architectural Metals
- Glass and Glazing Systems
- Experience reviewing shop drawings and coordinating with detailing and engineering teams.
- Knowledge of fabrication, installation sequencing, and field operations.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software.
- Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?
- Opportunity to work on complex and architecturally significant glazing projects.
- Strong project pipeline throughout the Mid-Atlantic market.
- Exposure to custom-designed building envelope and façade systems.
- Collaborative environment with experienced glazing professionals.
- Long-term growth opportunities into Senior Project Management and Operations leadership.
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates may currently be working as:
- Glazing Project Manager
- Curtain Wall Project Manager
- Façade Project Manager
- Architectural Glass Project Manager
- Building Envelope Project Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- Assistant Project Manager ready for a step up
- Project Engineer within the glazing industry
This opportunity is particularly well suited to candidates with experience delivering custom curtain wall, high-performance façade systems, storefront assemblies, specialty glass packages, metal panel integration, architectural metals, and design-assist glazing projects who are looking to join a growing and technically focused organization in the Baltimore area.