What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager – Curtain Wall / Building Envelope position at Custom Metalcrafters, Inc?
Project Manager – Curtain Wall / Building Envelope
Custom Metalcrafters, Inc. is an established and growing specialty facade contractor serving the New York metropolitan area. Our company provides engineering, fabrication, and installation services for curtain wall, window wall, windows, doors, architectural metals, and other building envelope systems on commercial construction projects.
We are seeking a motivated Project Manager to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of project delivery, including engineering coordination, procurement, fabrication, installation, budgeting, scheduling, client relations, and project closeout.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities while working collaboratively with clients, architects, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage projects from handoff through final closeout.
- Coordinate project engineering, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and related project documentation.
- Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Prepare and maintain submittal logs, RFI logs, transmittal logs, and other project records.
- Solicit and review proposals from vendors and subcontractors.
- Prepare purchase orders and coordinate material procurement.
- Coordinate fabrication, deliveries, and installation activities.
- Attend project meetings with owners, architects, consultants, construction managers, and general contractors.
- Coordinate project activities with field superintendents and installation crews.
- Review field dimensions, site conditions, and installation requirements.
- Prepare and track project schedules and milestone dates.
- Assist with change order management and cost tracking.
- Review and approve supplier and subcontractor invoices.
- Assist the accounting department with monthly requisitions and project billing.
- Maintain organized project files and documentation.
- Support punch list completion, closeout documentation, warranties, and final turnover.
Qualifications
- Experience in commercial construction project management required.
- Experience with curtain wall, window wall, glazing, architectural metals, building envelope systems, or related commercial construction trades preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
- AutoCAD experience preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Willingness to perform both office-based and field-based work.
Position Details
This position includes both office and field responsibilities. Our office is located in Manhattan, and projects are located primarily throughout New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and includes performance-based bonus opportunities. We offer comprehensive health insurance coverage, retirement plan matching, and a full suite of employee benefits.
Custom Metalcrafters is a stable and growing company seeking long-term team members. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility, and advancement within the organization.
We appreciate your interest and look forward to hearing from qualified candidates.