Project Manager

Walters & Wolf; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters & Wolf Glass in Fremont, CA is seeking a Project Manager to oversee glass construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role emphasizes accurate contract execution, cost control, and cross-department coordination with contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in glass construction, strong reading of drawings and schedules, and proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Glass Construction.
• Ability to read and interpret project estimates, bid documents, specifications, manuals, and drawings.
• Experience managing shop drawings, submittals, and coordination across multiple trades.
• Strong organizational, financial forecasting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the preconstruction team to ensure accurate contract execution.
• Maintain project schedules, cost projections, and Change Order Quote (COQ) logs through weekly planning and review.
• Review shop drawings to ensure compliance with estimates, specs, and trades.
• Coordinate project needs across shop, field, purchasing, drafting, and takeoff.
• Submit the weekly information approval log to customers every Friday.
• Lead and monitor to-go lists to ensure timely completion of outstanding items.

Skills

Reading & interpretation of drawings

Organizational skills

Financial forecasting

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Walters & Wolf is a leading Specialty Construction Company that has been in business for over 49 years. Today, we have facilities in California, Washington, Texas, Nevada, and Arizona. Walters & Wolf offers its clients a range of products and services, including installations, such as glass and glazing, curtain wall systems, composite panel rain screen systems, custom doors, frames, and hardware. Walters & Wolf is seeking candidates who are dedicated, hardworking, eager to learn, have high integrity values, embrace teamwork, and want to continue learning within a LEAN environment. At Walters & Wolf, you will experience a culture that surrounds itself with exceptional customer service and exceptional quality products, as well as a culture built on trust and family values, which sets us apart from all competitors!

Walters & Wolf Glass is currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team in-person in Fremont, CA!

Position Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing glass construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role ensures accurate contract execution, financial oversight, coordination across departments, and proactive communication with contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

Preconstruction & Contract Execution

• Collaborate with the preconstruction team to ensure accurate and high-quality contract execution.
• Execute timely and complete subcontract agreements, including all relevant specifications, documents, and project schedules.
• Review and approve subcontractor billings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project schedules, cost projections, and Change Order Quote (COQ) logs through consistent weekly planning and review.
• Perform pricing based on updated Architectural drawings, including the creation and submission of change order quotes.
• Develop and maintain accurate project cost projections; proactively update forecasts as changes occur.
• Update and manage monthly project billings.
• Support labor monitor meetings by helping establish realistic production goals for shop and field teams.

Technical Review & Coordination

• Review and coordinate all shop drawings to ensure compliance with estimates, specifications, precast components, subcontractor scopes, and affected trades.
• Willing to take direction as well as think outside the box and share ideas or solutions.
• Facilitate drawing review meetings to obtain input from field and shop teams prior to final approval.
• Ensure all material takeoffs completed by the fabrication team are reviewed and approved before orders are placed.
• Request, review, and coordinate structural calculations for each project.
• Read, interpret, and apply project specifications, manuals, and drawings to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Analyze and understand estimates, bid proposals, qualifications, inclusions, exclusions, and alternates.

Communication & Documentation

• Attend all required project meetings with the general contractor.
• Coordinate project needs and schedules across all internal departments, including shop, field, purchasing, drafting, and takeoff.
• Utilize the project portal to initiate and manage transmittals, submittals, RFIs, and change order quotations.
• Submit the weekly information approval log to customers every Friday.
• Lead and monitor all “To-Go” list procedures and schedules to ensure timely completion of outstanding items.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in Glass Construction required.
• Strong ability to read and interpret project estimates, bid documents, specifications, manuals, and drawings.
• Demonstrated experience managing shop drawings, submittals, and coordination across multiple trades.
• Strong organizational, financial forecasting, and communication skills.
• Proficient in programs such as Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.

Work Location:

This is a full-time, on-site position requiring attendance at the assigned work location Monday through Friday. This role is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Pay Range:

$80,000 - $100,000 per year.

Benefits & Compensation Summary:

Walters & Wolf offers a very generous compensation package, including a base salary, semi-annual bonus plans, and an annual profit-sharing program. We offer benefits plans that include leading coverages in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, long-term and short-term disability plans, flexible spending program, 401K with company match, sick pay, paid vacation, and company holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Walters & Wolf is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.