Working Commercial Glazing Foreman / Superintendent

Cantexroofing; Texas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantexroofing is seeking a hands-on Working Commercial Glazing Foreman / Superintendent to lead field installation and actively perform glazing work on commercial glass projects. You will direct crews, interpret drawings, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site.

The role emphasizes leadership in production, coordination with General Contractors, and accountability for field performance, with a focus on storefront and curtain wall systems. OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial glazing installation experience and know-how with storefronts, curtain walls and doors.
• Demonstrated leadership of glazing crews on busy field projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, elevations, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Actively perform glazing installation while leading the field crew on site.
• Plan manpower, materials, and sequencing to meet schedules.
• Coordinate with general contractor and other trades for jobsite continuity.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards at all times.
• Train and develop glaziers and apprentices; ensure accountability.

Skills

Glazing installation experience

Leadership & supervision

Reading architectural drawings

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Glazing tools & hardware

Elevating equipment familiarity

Job description

Working Commercial Glazing Foreman / Superintendent is responsible for the successful field execution of commercial glass and glazing projects while actively working alongside and leading the installation team.This is a hands-on leadership position, not strictly a supervisory role. The Foreman / Superintendent is expected to install, troubleshoot, and perform glazing work while directing field personnel, coordinating jobsite activities, maintaining productivity, and ensuring work is completed safely, correctly, and according to schedule.The individual in this position serves as the company’s primary field representative and is responsible for maintaining the company’s standards for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Accountability, and Professionalism.

Field Leadership & Installation

• Actively perform commercial glazing installation while leading the field crew.
• Lead the installation of storefront, curtain wall, window wall, commercial windows, aluminum entrances, doors, frames, sidelites, transoms, and specialty glazing systems.
• Install monolithic, insulated, laminated, tempered, and specialty architectural glass.
• Install and troubleshoot commercial door hardware including closers, pivots, hinges, panic devices, locks, thresholds, sweeps, and related components.
• Properly execute glazing procedures utilizing gaskets, setting blocks, tapes, sealants, backer rod, and specified glazing materials.
• Establish daily work assignments and clearly communicate expectations to field personnel.
• Lead by example in workmanship, productivity, attitude, attendance, and professionalism.
• Train and develop glaziers, apprentices, and less-experienced field personnel.
• Hold crew members accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and company expectations.

Project Planning & Execution

• Thoroughly review contract drawings, approved shop drawings, specifications, submittals, elevations, details, and installation requirements before and during field installation.
• Understand project scope and identify the materials, equipment, manpower, and sequencing necessary to complete the work.
• Verify field dimensions, rough openings, substrates, embeds, blocking, structural conditions, and other conditions affecting installation.
• Identify discrepancies between field conditions and approved drawings before installation proceeds.
• Plan work activities in advance to minimize downtime and maximize field productivity.
• Coordinate material staging and ensure the crew has the proper materials, tools, equipment, and information required to perform the work.
• Monitor project progress against established schedules and labor expectations.
• Immediately communicate conditions that could affect schedule, labor, cost, quality, or project completion to the Project Manager.
• Assist with punch list completion, inspections, testing, and project closeout.

Jobsite Coordination

The Foreman / Superintendent serves as the company’s primary field point of contact and is expected to:

• Attend required jobsite coordination and superintendent meetings.
• Coordinate glazing activities with the General Contractor, other subcontractors, suppliers, and company Project Management.
• Communicate upcoming manpower, material, equipment, and access requirements.
• Coordinate installation sequencing with surrounding trades.
• Verify that openings and substrates are ready before committing glazing labor and materials.
• Document conditions that prevent or delay installation.
• Maintain professional relationships with General Contractors, owners, architects, inspectors, and other trades.
• Protect the company’s contractual position by communicating scope discrepancies, delays, changes, and additional work to Project Management before proceeding whenever possible.

Productivity & Labor Management

The Working Foreman / Superintendent is responsible for both crew productivity and personal productivity. Responsibilities include:

• Establish daily and weekly production goals.
• Assign manpower appropriately based on skill level and project needs.
• Monitor labor hours against the work completed.
• Minimize unnecessary downtime, return trips, rework, and inefficient material handling.
• Ensure employees remain productive throughout scheduled working hours.
• Accurately report manpower and project progress.
• Identify potential labor overruns early and communicate them to Project Management.
• Maintain an appropriate balance between supervising the crew and personally performing installation work.
• Take ownership of field production rather than relying solely on Project Management to direct daily operations.

Quality Control

The Foreman / Superintendent is responsible for the quality of work performed by the field crew.This includes verifying:

• Systems are installed according to approved shop drawings and manufacturer requirements.
• Frames are properly located, anchored, plumb, level, and square.
• Glass has proper clearances, setting blocks, bite, and edge conditions.
• Doors and hardware operate correctly.
• Gaskets are properly installed and seated.
• Sealant joints are properly prepared, tooled, and completed.
• Completed work is protected from damage.
• Installation deficiencies are corrected before requesting inspection or punch review.

The expectation is to inspect work continuously during installation rather than discovering deficiencies at project completion.

Safety Responsibilities

The Working Foreman / Superintendent is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe working environment for the glazing crew.Responsibilities include:

• Enforce all company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Conduct required jobsite safety meetings and pre-task planning.
• Ensure employees utilize required PPE.
• Enforce proper fall-protection procedures.
• Ensure safe glass handling, lifting, rigging, and material movement.
• Verify proper use of ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, forklifts, power tools, and glazing equipment.
• Immediately correct unsafe behavior or conditions.
• Report accidents, injuries, near misses, and damaged equipment according to company procedures.
• Coordinate with General Contractor safety personnel when required.

Production never takes priority over safety.

Documentation & Communication

The Foreman / Superintendent is expected to maintain accurate and timely field documentation, including:

• Daily reports.
• Employee time and manpower reporting.
• Progress photographs.
• Material delivery verification.
• Field measurements.
• Equipment usage.
• Jobsite delays and disruptions.
• Damage caused by others.
• Unforeseen field conditions.
• Requests for additional or out-of-scope work.
• Punch list and completion status.

Communication with Project Management should be proactive rather than reactive. Problems should be communicated when they are identified—not after they have affected the project.

Required

• Strong commercial glass and glazing installation experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial glazing crews.
• Strong knowledge of storefront, curtain wall, aluminum entrances, commercial windows, and architectural glass systems.
• Must have/own proper tools
• Ability to independently read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, elevations, details, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of commercial door and hardware installation.
• Ability to accurately field measure and verify installation conditions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to plan manpower, materials, equipment, and installation sequencing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining a professional working environment.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• 5+ years of commercial glazing experience.
• Previous Foreman or Superintendent experience.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Aerial lift and forklift certification.
• First Aid / CPR certification.
• Experience with large storefront, curtain wall, entrance, and commercial window projects.

Performance Expectations

Performance in this position will be evaluated based upon:Safety — Maintain a safe jobsite and ensure the crew follows established safety procedures. Quality — Deliver installations that meet company standards, approved drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements. Productivity — Complete work within established labor budgets and project schedules while maintaining appropriate crew productivity. Leadership — Lead from the front, establish expectations, develop employees, solve problems, and hold the crew accountable. Planning — Anticipate manpower, material, equipment, access, and sequencing requirements before they become problems. Communication — Keep Project Management informed of progress, problems, changes, delays, and field conditions. Accountability — Take ownership of the overall field execution of the project rather than simply completing assigned tasks. Professionalism — Represent the company appropriately with customers, General Contractors, architects, inspectors, vendors, and other trades.