Retail Field Project Manager

Permasteelisa North America | Benson•Bloomfield, CT

6h•$103,262 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Field Project Manager leads the on-site delivery of luxury retail glazing and facade projects in the Los Angeles area. As the company’s primary field representative, this role turns approved designs, schedules, and budgets into completed installations that meet luxury brand standards. The Field Project Manager works closely with installation crews and the office Project Manager to ensure safe, correctly sequenced, on-schedule work that conforms to approved drawings, while promptly communicating issues affecting cost, time, or quality. The position coordinates field installation, the office team, general contractors, landlords, mall management, adjacent trades, brand representatives, and architects. It verifies site conditions and dimensions, oversees materials and installation quality, enforces safety requirements, tracks schedule, labor, and field costs, and maintains accurate project records. The role also supports project turnover, punch-list completion, warranty handover, and lessons learned. Work is primarily site-based, with regular travel between project locations. The position may require early starts, evenings, and overnight work to meet retail and mall access windows. Physical demands include climbing, walking, standing, and working at heights in varied weather and indoor environments.

Requirements

At least 5 years of field experience in glazing, curtain wall, storefront, or architectural glass and metal, including experience as a foreman, superintendent, or field Project Manager.
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 such as Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Office, and comfort with mobile reporting tools.
Strong field leadership and the ability to earn the respect of installation crews.
Clear, professional communication with the office, general contractor, landlord, and brand teams.
Sharp attention to detail and a high standard for finish quality.
Practical problem-solving and sound on-site decision-making.
Organization and disciplined daily documentation habits.
Safety-first mindset and confidence to stop unsafe work.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s primary on-site representative across assigned projects.
Direct and coordinate installation foremen and crews, including daily work planning, manpower, equipment, and task assignments.
Lead daily huddles and weekly look-ahead meetings to confirm scope, sequence, and priorities.
Ensure crews use current approved shop drawings and understand installation details, tolerances, and finish expectations.
Resolve field conflicts, access issues, and sequencing problems.
Provide the office Project Manager with timely field updates on progress, manpower, delays, quality issues, and upcoming needs.
Document scope changes, field conditions, design clarifications, and extra work with photos, measurements, and supporting records for RFIs and change orders.
Coordinate material delivery dates, hold points, and long-lead items with the office.
Support schedule updates, progress billing documentation, close-out documentation, and internal project meetings with 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 general contractor, landlord, and mall management.
Coordinate with adjacent trades to prevent clashes and rework, and communicate 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 site conditions and report them to the office Project Manager and engineering with supporting documentation.
Review installation details with crews for frameless glass, structural glazing, large-format IGUs, glass fins, storefront, and curtain wall systems.
Oversee receipt, inspection, handling, and storage of glass and aluminum, documenting damage or shortages promptly.
Inspect work against approved drawings, mock-ups, specifications, and brand standards; check glass quality, alignment, sealant lines, gaskets, hardware, and metal finishes.
Maintain punch lists, drive defect correction, prepare areas for client and brand inspections, and protect completed work from damage by other trades.
Enforce company safety policies and OSHA and local requirements; conduct and document toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, equipment inspections, and site safety audits.
Confirm crews have required training, certifications, and PPE and follow fall protection, rigging, and glass-handling procedures.
Report incidents and near-misses immediately and participate in investigations and corrective actions.
Track daily production, manpower, and progress against the schedule; report variances and monitor labor hours, equipment usage, and field costs against budget.
Maintain accurate daily reports, time and material tickets, delay notices, and photo records; support recovery planning when schedules slip.
Maintain 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.