Retail Field Project Manager in Windsor, Connecticut at PERMASTEELISA NORTH AMERICA CORP

We are looking for a hands-on Field Project Manager to lead the on-site delivery of luxury retail glazing and facade projects. You will be the company’s lead presence in the field, turning the approved design, schedule and budget into a finished installation that meets luxury brand standards. Working closely with the installation team and the office Project Manager, you will keep the work safe, on schedule, correctly sequenced and built to the approved drawings, and you will keep the office informed of anything that affects cost, time or quality.

• Act as the primary on-site representative for the company across assigned projects.

• Direct and coordinate installation foremen and crews, including daily work planning, manpower, equipment and task assignment.

• Run daily huddles and weekly look-ahead meetings with the installation team to confirm scope, sequence and priorities.

• Make sure installers work from current, approved shop drawings and understand the details, tolerances and finish expectations.

• Resolve field conflicts, access issues and sequencing problems quickly to keep production moving.

• Provide the office PM with timely, accurate field updates on progress, manpower, delays, quality issues and upcoming needs.

• Flag changes in scope, field conditions, design clarifications and extra work immediately, with photos, measurements and documentation, so the office can issue RFIs and pursue change orders.

• Confirm material delivery dates, hold points and long-lead items with the office so field needs drive procurement and shipping.

• Support the office PM with schedule updates, progress billing backup and close-out documentation.

• Take part in weekly internal project meetings and provide field input on schedule and cost forecasts.

• Attend site coordination and progress meetings and represent the glazing scope.

• Coordinate access, hoisting, staging, laydown, protection and after-hours work with the GC, landlord and mall management.

• Coordinate with adjacent trades such as framing, stone, steel, electrical, signage and finishes to avoid clashes and rework.

• Communicate directly and professionally with brand representatives and architects during site walks and inspections.

• Verify field dimensions, openings, substrates, structural conditions and tolerances before fabrication and installation.

• Identify discrepancies between drawings and actual conditions and report them to the office PM and engineering with supporting documentation.

• Review installation details with crews, including frameless glass, structural glazing, large-format IGUs, glass fins, storefront and curtain wall systems.

• Oversee the receipt, inspection, handling and storage of glass and aluminum on site, and document damage or shortages immediately.

• Inspect work in progress to confirm it matches approved drawings, mock-ups, specifications and brand standards.

• Check glass quality, alignment, sealant lines, gaskets, hardware and metal finishes against the luxury-grade standard.

• Maintain and walk punch lists, drive timely correction of defects and prepare areas for client and brand inspections.

• Protect completed work from damage by other trades through protection plans and ongoing monitoring.

• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA and local requirements on every site.

• Conduct and document toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, equipment inspections and site safety audits.

• Confirm crews hold the required training, certifications and PPE, and follow fall protection, rigging and glass-handling procedures.

• Report incidents and near-misses immediately and take part in investigations and corrective actions.

• Track daily production, manpower and progress against the project schedule and report variances.

• Monitor labor hours, equipment usage and field costs against budget and flag overruns early.

• Keep daily reports, time and material tickets, delay notices and photo records accurate and up to date.

• Support recovery planning when the schedule slips, including added shifts, resequencing and manpower changes.

• Maintain complete field documentation, including daily logs, inspection records, delivery tickets and as-built markups.

• Support substantial completion, TCO and turnover requirements, including final cleaning, punch-list close-out and warranty handover.

• Capture lessons learned and share them with the office and installation teams.

Required

• 5+ years of field experience in glazing, curtain wall, storefront or architectural glass and metal, including time as a foreman, superintendent or field PM.

• Experience on high-end retail, hospitality or luxury commercial projects with demanding finish requirements.

• Strong working knowledge of glazing installation methods, sealants, anchorage, hoisting and glass handling.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings and specifications.

• Proven ability to lead installation crews and coordinate multiple trades in occupied or fast-track environments.

• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements; OSHA 30 or equivalent.

• Proficiency with field and project software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office) and comfort with mobile reporting tools.

Preferred

• Experience coordinating directly with an office project manager on schedule, cost and change management.

• Knowledge of scheduling basics and production tracking.

• Experience with TCO and landlord or mall turnover processes.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites.

• Certifications in rigging, aerial lifts, fall protection or first aid/CPR.

• Strong field leadership with the respect of installation crews

• Clear, professional communication with the office, GC, landlord and brand teams

• Sharp eye for detail and an uncompromising standard for finish quality

• Practical problem-solving and the ability to make sound decisions on site

• Organized, with disciplined daily documentation habits

• Safety-first mindset and the confidence to stop unsafe work

• Primarily site-based, with regular travel between project locations

• Early starts, evenings and overnight work to meet retail and mall access windows

• Physical demands including climbing, walking, standing and working at heights, in varied weather and indoor environments

• Zero lost-time incidents and a strong safety record

• Installation progress that tracks to schedule with early warning on variances

• Work that passes brand and GC inspections with minimal punch-list items

• Timely, accurate field reporting that supports billing and change orders

• Strong working relationships with the office team, crews and the GC

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Includes Paid Caregiver Leave and Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Growth: Career advancement, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement Programs: Includes matching 401(k) and Roth contributions and Profit Sharing
• Insurance: Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Time-Off: A generous time-off program including Paid Time Off, annual holidays, and volunteer time off