Job Description
Position Overview
The Senior Project Manager - Panel Systems leads large-scale, complex commercial glazing projects with contract values between $3 million and $15 million, overseeing multiple concurrent projects from award through final closeout. Projects in this role include large-scale, stick-built curtain wall and storefront systems, ACM panels, and other facade products / systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in commercial glazing systems, the ability to manage executive-level client relationships, coordinate complex fabrication and installation schedules, and mentor junior project management staff. The Senior Project Manager - Panel Systems is a key contributor to operational excellence and profitability within the project management department.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage a portfolio of large, complex commercial glazing projects with contract values between $3 million and $15 million, ensuring on-time delivery and financial performance.
- Serve as the senior point of contact for general contractors, construction executives, architects, and owners on high-profile commercial glazing projects.
- Lead project kickoff meetings, establish project controls, and develop detailed project execution plans for stick-built curtain wall, storefront, and specialty glazing systems.
- Coordinate fabrication, delivery, and field installation schedules with fabricators and suppliers to keep projects on schedule.
- Monitor financial performance across all active projects, providing accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and variance analysis.
- Oversee preparation and approval of submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Manage performance mock-up testing and code-required field/lab testing as required by project specifications.
- Mentor and coach Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, providing technical and contractual guidance.
- Coordinate with the estimating team during bidding to provide constructability input and project-specific pricing strategies.
- Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies to protect project margins and schedules.
- Lead project closeout processes including final inspections, punch list completion, warranty submissions, and final billing.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key general contractor accounts to support business development efforts.
- Participate in division leadership meetings and contribute to process improvements within the project management function.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or 5+ years of direct experience in commercial glazing project management in lieu of a degree.
Experience: Minimum 5+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial glazing or specialty construction, with demonstrated experience managing projects in the $3 million to $15 million range. Experience with ACM and other façade products / systems.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong technical knowledge of commercial glazing systems, including curtain wall, storefront, window wall, and specialty glazing systems.
- Advanced ability to interpret construction documents, specifications, and architectural details.
- Proven leadership and mentoring ability with experience developing junior team members.
- Strong financial acumen including budget management, cost forecasting, and margin analysis.
- Excellent negotiation and client relationship management skills at the executive level.
- Proficiency in project management platforms such as Procore, Viewpoint, or equivalent ERP systems.
- Experience with unitized or panelized curtain wall systems, factory-fabricated panel assemblies, and crane/rigging logistics for large panel installation is a plus.
Preferred: PMP certification, LEED AP credential, or equivalent industry certification. Experience with design-assist or design-build delivery methods. Direct experience managing unitized projects is a plus but not required, as the majority of projects in this role are stick-built.
About Binswanger Glass
Binswanger Glass, a leader in the glass industry since 1872, operates over 75 locations across the United States. We specialize in residential glass replacement, commercial glass services, and contract glazing for large commercial construction projects. Our culture is built on craftsmanship, customer service, and a commitment to developing our people.
Best in Glass Benefits
Binswanger Glass offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees:
- Industry-leading Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K with employer match
- 100% Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance and additional Voluntary Benefits
- Personal Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 9 annual holidays
- Daily Pay
EEO/AA Employer/F/M/disabled/veterans
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Memphis, TN |
| Industry | Construction |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1872 |
| Website | http://www.binswangerglass.com/ |
About Company
Binswanger Glass was founded in 1872 when Samuel Binswanger opened a small glass store in Richmond, Virginia. The new business thrived in the reconstruction era that followed the Civil War.
Soon Samuel’s four sons joined him in business and the company began serving clients throughout the South.
The early 1900s were a time of growth. By 1903, the Richmond office could no longer handle all the business and a branch was opened in Memphis. In 1923, a second branch was opened in Houston.
The 1930s were a time of hardship. The financial crash of 1929 hit the nation hard. Everywhere men were selling apples on street corners, and “brother, can you spare a dime?” was the song of the day. Fortunately, Binswanger Glass was financially strong with the resources to withstand an economic disaster. The company was also committed to taking care of its employees and serving its customers. Although hundreds of thousands of dollars could have been saved by cutting wages, working shorter hours, and laying off employees, Binswanger chose to suffer years of losses rather than sacrifice its employees or lower its customer service standards.
Binswanger Mirror was founded in 1947. The company’s investment in people and customer service paid off. After the Depression, the company began to grow again, and in 1947, Binswanger Mirror was established to meet the increasing demands of a post-war customer base and take advantage of the building boom that followed World War II. In the 1940s, Binswanger Glass sold a full line of glass and mirror products as well as garage doors, mantels, kitchen cabinets, breakfast nooks, and exterior doors. Dealer cost for top quality folding attic stairs was $69! When Binswanger Glass celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1947, there were 13 branches in 15 southern and southwestern states.
By 1955, Binswanger had nearly 1,000 employees and 21 warehouses. By 1974, Binswanger responded to a growing need in the furniture industry by founding Glasscraft, the first company to produce heavy glass tabletops. Manufacturing operations were set up in Memphis, and soon glass tabletops were seen in prestigious homes and offices all over America. Their commitment to excellence is why Glasscraft was chosen to engrave the 57,000 names on the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Today, Binswanger Glass, has 70 locations in 14 states. Binswanger Glass is one of the biggest installers of glass and glass-related products for residential and commercial use and is a major installer of Auto Replacement Glass in the country. Binswanger Glass is also a leader in glass retailing, providing framed mirrors, shower enclosures and replacement glass to the general public.
Soon Samuel’s four sons joined him in business and the company began serving clients throughout the South.
The early 1900s were a time of growth. By 1903, the Richmond office could no longer handle all the business and a branch was opened in Memphis. In 1923, a second branch was opened in Houston.
The 1930s were a time of hardship. The financial crash of 1929 hit the nation hard. Everywhere men were selling apples on street corners, and “brother, can you spare a dime?” was the song of the day. Fortunately, Binswanger Glass was financially strong with the resources to withstand an economic disaster. The company was also committed to taking care of its employees and serving its customers. Although hundreds of thousands of dollars could have been saved by cutting wages, working shorter hours, and laying off employees, Binswanger chose to suffer years of losses rather than sacrifice its employees or lower its customer service standards.
Binswanger Mirror was founded in 1947. The company’s investment in people and customer service paid off. After the Depression, the company began to grow again, and in 1947, Binswanger Mirror was established to meet the increasing demands of a post-war customer base and take advantage of the building boom that followed World War II. In the 1940s, Binswanger Glass sold a full line of glass and mirror products as well as garage doors, mantels, kitchen cabinets, breakfast nooks, and exterior doors. Dealer cost for top quality folding attic stairs was $69! When Binswanger Glass celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1947, there were 13 branches in 15 southern and southwestern states.
By 1955, Binswanger had nearly 1,000 employees and 21 warehouses. By 1974, Binswanger responded to a growing need in the furniture industry by founding Glasscraft, the first company to produce heavy glass tabletops. Manufacturing operations were set up in Memphis, and soon glass tabletops were seen in prestigious homes and offices all over America. Their commitment to excellence is why Glasscraft was chosen to engrave the 57,000 names on the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Today, Binswanger Glass, has 70 locations in 14 states. Binswanger Glass is one of the biggest installers of glass and glass-related products for residential and commercial use and is a major installer of Auto Replacement Glass in the country. Binswanger Glass is also a leader in glass retailing, providing framed mirrors, shower enclosures and replacement glass to the general public.
Skills
- Acceptance Testingunmatched
- Accounts Payableunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Biddingunmatched
- Billingunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
- Coachingunmatched
- Commercial Constructionunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Managementunmatched
- Cost Forecastingunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Employee Assistance Planunmatched
- Executive Relationshipsunmatched
- Field Trialsunmatched
- Forecastingunmatched
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certifiedunmatched
- Laboratory Testingunmatched
- Large-Scale Systemsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Mock Upunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Negotiation Skillsunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Performance Managementunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Product Pricingunmatched
- Profit & Lossunmatched
- Project Close-Outunmatched
- Project Controlunmatched
- Project Developmentunmatched
- Project Executionunmatched
- Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
- Project Planningunmatched
- Project Scheduleunmatched
- Project Trackingunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Risk Managementunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Variance Analysisunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
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