Glazing Senior Project Manager

An established specialist contractor within the commercial façade and window industry is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to provide senior leadership across its project management department.

This is a key leadership position, acting as deputy to the Project Management Director and responsible for maintaining project management standards, overseeing complex projects and developing the wider PM team.

The successful candidate will combine extensive technical expertise with strong commercial and leadership capabilities, ensuring consistency, quality and successful project delivery across the organisation.

Working closely with executive leadership, clients, architects, consultants and internal departments, the Principal Project Manager will play an important role in driving operational performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Project Management Director, providing leadership and direction across the department.

• Establish, maintain and enforce project management standards and procedures.

• Provide guidance, support and direction to Project Managers across the organisation.

• Take ownership of project performance, quality, delivery outcomes and engineering budgets.

• Oversee multiple complex projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Mentor, develop and support Project Managers, helping strengthen the overall capabilities of the team.

• Identify design risks, technical challenges and opportunities for innovation.

• Lead senior-level discussions with clients, architects, consultants and other key stakeholders.

• Review incoming projects alongside executive, sales and engineering teams to assess pipeline, project complexity and resource requirements.

• Review project documentation, contracts, specifications, scopes of work, budgets and commercial requirements ahead of internal project handovers.

• Assess project risk levels and assist with allocating projects and resources appropriately.

• Review job specifications, contracts and commercial documentation to identify inclusions, exclusions, discrepancies and potential risks.

• Work alongside executive leadership to address technical risks relating to façade anchorage, materials, waterproofing, engineering details and performance requirements.

• Drive improvements to internal processes, procedures and project delivery standards.

• Assist with the development of the annual departmental budget.

• Support annual performance reviews and the ongoing development of the PM team.

• Oversee coordination between project management, factory operations and field installation teams.

• Maintain oversight of project schedules, monthly billing, change orders and commercial approvals.

• Coordinate with general contractors, construction managers, owners and consultants throughout design, fabrication, installation and project completion.

• Ensure the highest standards of accuracy, quality and accountability across all project deliverables.

Experience & Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant experience within the commercial façade, window or architectural building envelope industry.

• Expert-level knowledge of window systems, façade design and building envelope solutions.

• Strong technical understanding of waterproofing, structural anchorage and façade performance.

• Proven experience managing complex commercial projects and providing leadership to Project Management teams.

• Previous experience operating at Senior Project Manager, Principal Project Manager or equivalent level.

• Strong understanding of project budgets, engineering costs, contracts, specifications and commercial risk management.

• Experience implementing project management standards, processes and procedures.

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Master's degree preferred.

• PMP certification would be advantageous.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an established Project Management leader within the commercial façade, curtain wall or window industry, with the technical credibility and experience to provide direction to other Project Managers.

They will have experience overseeing complex projects, managing technical and commercial challenges, and supporting the development of a high-performing project management team.

This individual should be capable of stepping into a senior leadership capacity, acting as the right hand to the Project Management Director and ensuring consistent standards and accountability across the department.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.

• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.

• Annual one-week company shutdown.

• Dedicated training and professional development support.