The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Project Manager to join an established and growing Canadian commercial glazing and building envelope contractor in the Calgary area.
This is a senior-level position responsible for leading complex glazing and façade projects from award through final completion and closeout. Projects include high-rise residential towers, mixed-use developments, institutional facilities and large-scale commercial construction throughout Calgary and Western Canada.
Typical project scopes incorporate sophisticated exterior building envelope packages including stick-built curtain wall, unitized curtain wall, window wall, storefront systems, architectural windows and doors, specialty glazing, metal panels, glass railings and associated façade components.
Projects can range from approximately $1M to $30M+, making this an opportunity for an experienced glazing professional accustomed to managing technically complex, high-value construction packages.
Commercial glazing, curtain wall, window wall or closely related façade/building envelope experience is essential for this position. Candidates without significant relevant industry experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of multiple projects and provide leadership throughout the complete project lifecycle.
Responsibilities will include:
- Lead commercial glazing and building envelope projects from contract award through engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and closeout
- Manage complex curtain wall, window wall, storefront, architectural glazing and façade packages
- Develop, maintain and manage detailed project schedules, budgets and resource plans
- Take responsibility for overall project financial performance, including cost tracking, forecasting and budget control
- Review and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, contracts and construction schedules
- Coordinate closely with general contractors, architects, consultants, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors and clients
- Work collaboratively with internal estimating, engineering, drafting, manufacturing/production and field installation teams
- Coordinate procurement, material requirements, fabrication schedules, deliveries and site logistics
- Identify project risks early and develop appropriate mitigation and recovery plans
- Manage project changes, evolving site conditions, schedule pressures and competing stakeholder requirements
- Ensure projects meet contractual requirements, technical specifications, quality standards and client expectations
- Monitor site progress and proactively address delays, installation issues and technical challenges
- Maintain strong client relationships and act as a senior point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements
- Provide regular project reporting to senior leadership covering schedule, cost, risk, progress and key commercial issues
- Mentor and provide guidance to Project Managers and other members of the project delivery team
- Help drive improvements in project management processes, accountability and operational efficiency
Required Experience
This position requires direct experience within commercial glazing, curtain wall, window wall, façade or building envelope construction.
The successful candidate should have:
- 7+ years of Project Management experience within construction
- 5+ years of direct commercial glazing, curtain wall, window wall or building envelope experience
- Demonstrable experience managing large and complex glazing/façade projects
- Experience managing projects valued from approximately $1M through $30M+
- Strong working knowledge of stick-built curtain wall, unitized curtain wall and/or window wall systems
- A strong understanding of glazing and façade installation methodologies, sequencing and interfaces with other building trades
- Experience managing projects involving both off-site fabrication/manufacturing and on-site installation
- Strong ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, specifications and contracts
- Proven responsibility for project budgets, schedules, procurement, resources and commercial performance
- Experience working directly with general contractors, architects, consultants, suppliers and field teams
- Strong understanding of quality control and inspection requirements within commercial glazing/building envelope construction
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Engineering or a related discipline
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training
- Experience delivering major high-rise, mixed-use, institutional or large commercial developments
- Strong knowledge of curtain wall engineering, fabrication and installation processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and Microsoft Project
What We’re Looking For
This opportunity will suit an established glazing or façade Project Manager who is ready to take ownership of significant projects and operate at a senior level.
You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, technically demanding construction environment, making decisions independently and anticipating problems before they impact schedule or budget.
We are particularly interested in candidates who understand the complete glazing project lifecycle – from drawings, engineering and procurement through fabrication, logistics, installation and closeout – rather than candidates whose experience has been limited to general construction management.
Strong leadership, commercial awareness, organization and communication are essential. You will need to confidently manage relationships with clients and general contractors while coordinating internal technical, production and field teams.
What’s Offered
- $120,000–$140,000 CAD base salary, dependent on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Extended health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching
- Long-term career progression within a growing organization
- Opportunity to lead major commercial glazing and building envelope projects across Western Canada
- Exposure to technically challenging high-rise, institutional, mixed-use and commercial developments
- Collaborative environment spanning project management, engineering, manufacturing and field operations
Please note: Due to the technical nature of the position, applicants must have substantial previous experience within commercial glazing, curtain wall, window wall, façades or a directly comparable building envelope environment.
Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least 3 years experience managing commercial glazing projects?
Work Location: In person
