Senior Project Manager – Glazing & Façade Systems (High-Rise)

Custom Metal Contracting (Glazing Group) Ltd. is a rapidly growing industry leader seeking a seasoned and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead glazing and façade projects on high-rise buildings from contract award through final closeout. This role carries full ownership of project delivery, including safety, schedule, budget, quality, contract compliance, and client satisfaction across complex, large-scale commercial and residential towers.

The ideal candidate is a proven glazing project manager with more than five years of project management experience in the glazing industry, including hands-on delivery of high-rise projects. You will bring strong technical knowledge of curtain wall, window wall, and related façade systems, along with the leadership, commercial awareness, and communication skills needed to manage multiple demanding projects, guide project teams, and build robust relationships with general contractors, consultants, suppliers, and owners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Delivery

- Lead multiple high-rise and low-rise glazing and façade projects from award through closeout, with full accountability for safety, schedule, cost, quality, and contract compliance.
- Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scope of work to define project requirements, risks, and execution strategy.
- Develop and manage the project execution plan, resource requirements, and milestones, and lead the kickoff with internal and external stakeholders.
- Mentor and direct project coordinators, assistant project managers, and project engineers, setting clear priorities and expectations.

2. Pre-Construction, Submittals & Procurement

- Work with estimating to validate quantities, system selections, fabrication requirements, and lead times, and lead value engineering to optimize design, performance, and cost.
- Oversee preparation, submission, and approval of shop drawings, product samples, structural calculations, and supporting documentation with architects, engineers, general contractors, and internal drafting teams.
- Direct procurement of glass, aluminum systems, hardware, sealants, and related materials, and manage vendor relationships, pricing, and lead times.
- Ensure long-lead items, including custom tempered, laminated, and insulated glass units, are ordered, tracked, and delivered to meet the construction schedule.

3. Scheduling & High-Rise Logistics

- Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules aligned with the general contractor’s master schedule,



covering design and shop drawings, fabrication, material deliveries, field labor, and site installation.
- Plan high-rise installation logistics, including hoisting, crane and lift requirements, swing stages and suspended scaffolding, floor-by-floor sequencing, and material staging and loading.
- Monitor progress, forecast risks, and proactively manage the impact of site conditions, weather, and design changes on schedule and cost.

4. Financial Management & Contract Administration

- Own project budgets and cost control, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors, and deliver accurate monthly cost reporting and forecasting.
- Prepare, review, and submit progress billings, and manage collections and lien release processes as required.
- Manage change orders, RFIs, back charges, and scope modifications, and negotiate commercial outcomes that protect project margins.
- Review vendor invoices and subcontract agreements and authorize payments under company policy.
- 5. Stakeholder Communication & Team Coordination
- Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, general contractors, architects, and consultants, and lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and regular progress reporting.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, design and drafting, the fabrication shop, installation crews, warehouse and logistics, and health and safety teams.
- Work with site supervisors, foremen, and trade partners to resolve field issues quickly and keep installation on track.

6. Field Operations, Quality & Safety

· Ensure installation complies with approved shop drawings, manufacturer specifications, contract requirements, project quality standards, and safety regulations, particularly for glass handling, rigging, and work at heights.

- Lead resolution of field challenges such as out-of-square or misaligned openings, glass breakage and replacement, water infiltration, air leakage, and trade coordination conflicts.
- Coordinate mock-ups, water and performance testing, and inspections to applicable industry standards, and work with engineering to verify structural, thermal, and acoustic performance requirements.

7. Project Closeout

- Manage punch list completion, turnover requirements,



and delivery of closeout documentation, including warranty packages, maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings.
- Complete final financial reconciliation and closeout of all contract and subcontract obligations.
- Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across future high-rise projects.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Experience & Knowledge

- More than 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in the glazing and façade industry (required).
- Demonstrated experience managing glazing and façade scopes on high-rise buildings (required).

Strong technical understanding of commercial glazing and façade systems, including: Unitized curtain wall systems

Unitized window wall system

Stick-built glazing system

Storefront systems

- Experience coordinating shop drawings and ensuring compliance with architectural and contractual requirements.
- Solid knowledge of construction contracts, project documentation, and change management processes.
- Proficiency with project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and with contractor management platforms.

Core Competencies

- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to direct project teams and manage multiple large projects at once.Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, and change order negotiation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for working with owners, general contractors, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with sound judgment on when to escalate issues in the field and the office.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and follow-up abilities.
- High level of safety awareness, particularly regarding glass handling, rigging, and working at heights on high-rise sites.

Why Join Custom Metal Contracting (Glazing Group) Ltd

- Lead high-profile high-rise glazing and façade projects that shape the skyline.
- Collaborative and professional team environment.
- ·Career growth within a respected industry leader.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Apply today and help shape the skyline with Custom Metal Contracting (Glazing Group) Ltd

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB T1Y 6Z8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Project management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Project Manager- Glazing & Facade Systems (High Rise) (Northeast Calgary)
🏢 Custom Metal Contracting (Glazing Group
📍 Northeast Calgary