Senior Project Manager - (Structural Glazing & Metal)

Facade People; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Facade People in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep manufacturing, metal components, and structural glass experience to lead complex projects from inception to completion.

The role coordinates with sales, clients (architects, contractors & installers), and engineering, procurement, finance and fabrication teams, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and rigorous documentation, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive project management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with metal components and structural glazing is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate across Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Manufacturing.
• Strong budget, scheduling and documentation management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from design through fabrication and installation.
• Negotiate contracts with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Manage client expectations and track performance against budget.
• Create and maintain project plans, schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate shop fabrication of metal, aluminum and stainless parts.

Skills

Project management leadership

Manufacturing experience

Glazing/architectural knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Contract interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

PM Certification (PMP) preferred

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is a specialty structural glass design, engineering and manufacturing company that serves the needs of progressive architecture and building industry professionals on some of the most unique and challenging structural glass projects in the world.

They are currently looking to expand their Project Management department, and are looking for a highly experienced Senior Project Manager with significant expertise in the manufacturing of metal components, and deep experience planning, controlling, communicating and managing all project resources and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

The Senior Project Manager will manage projects from beginning to end of the project lifecycle, coordinating directly with the Sales team, clients (architects, contractors & installers), and the Engineering and Design, Procurement, Finance, and Manufacturing teams. Oversight includes client approval, fabrication, assembly, and installation of specialty structural glass systems. Occasional travel is required for this role.

The projects you work on will be unique, and you will be responsible for several projects at a time. You will ensure complete and timely adherence to project schedule, scope, costs and have impeccable organizational skills. You are a quick learner, and can quickly become familiar with the work processes, standards of practice, and design technology used in engineering these structures.

This is a dynamic, challenging opportunity to lead the delivery of structural glass projects as part of a matrixed, multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will report to the Project Executive and will closely collaborate with other members of the Project Management team who have deep industry experience.

You should be a self-motivated professional with 10+ years of progressive experience leading complex manufacturing projects. This is a full-time, onsite position with ample room for learning, development and professional growth for those who demonstrate the desire and ability to work hard, adapt and learn the complexities involved in the structural glass industry and custom fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Internal/external coordination of projects from beginning to end, through design, approval, procurement, fabrication and installation
• Contract language negotiation, in coordination with Project Executive/Director of Finance/Legal
• Anticipate, manage and communicate customer expectations
• Review contract documents & internal drawings for coordination of contracted scope
• Monitoring performance against budget
• Project plan creation, maintenance and scheduling
• Project file maintenance and upkeep
• Inspection of and coordination with the shop on metal, aluminum and stainless steel parts fabricated in-house
• Coordinate schedules with Procurement and Client for all project materials
• Convey and document installation methods to glaziers installing the product
• Physical sample & tech data/warranty submissions
• Manage project close-out and issue warranty documentation

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years progressive Project Management experience in manufacturing, with exposure to the commercial construction industry. Experience with glass/glazing and the architectural industry experience is a huge plus
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with steel, stainless steel and/or aluminum manufacturing, as well as QC experience in the manufacturing sector
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD
• Solid understanding of construction terms, estimating, purchasing, scheduling & planning concepts
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, & scopes of work
• Excellent business judgement, demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives & strong project closeouts
• Track record of keeping client and subcontractor relationships in good standing
• Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities between business needs, organizational issues and sound customer relations
• Possess judgment to know when to appropriately elevate issues up the chain of command
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative
• Team player who works exceptionally well in a matrixed team environment
• Consistency and impeccable attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with occasional air travel, at times on short notice

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing or an applicable discipline
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
• Knowledge of Project Management tools and technologies

Company Overview

Our client is a specialty structural glass firm serving the needs of progressive architecture and building construction professionals, with a core focus on modern glass engineering and façade design. Their team of engineers, architects and building industry professionals develops custom solutions and new technologies in structural glass, tension structures, clear span structures, and bullet- and blast-resistant glass applications.

They offer competitive salary, benefits and vacation packages, and are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to sustainability, environmental awareness and a drug-free workplace.