Project Associate Jobs in Portland, ME (NOW HIRING)

Project Manager, Commercial Glazing

Are you looking for a place where you can bring your goals to life?

With over 34 locations throughout the Northeast, Portland Glass is a trusted leader in glass repair and replacement. We’ve built our reputation on delivering exceptional, reliable service—and we take pride in being part of the Neighborly family of brands.

As part of Neighborly, we connect customers to skilled professionals who repair, maintain, and enhance homes and businesses. Backed by over 40 years of experience, our teams are helping redefine the home services industry. Here, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in your community every single day.

Bring your passion. Build your future. Make a difference with us.

Bring your experience and make an impact.

As a Commercial Glazing Project Manager on the Portland Glass team, a typical day for you will include:

Lead Projects from Start to Finish

• Manage commercial glazing projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from project handoff and planning through closeout.
• Establish project schedules, milestones, manpower plans, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.

Drive Financial Performance

• Develop and maintain accurate project budgets, forecasts, job cost tracking, and schedule of values.
• Manage project profitability by controlling costs, negotiating favorable pricing, and minimizing project risks.
• Review contracts, change orders, and project scope to ensure financial success.

Coordinate Technical Deliverables

• Oversee the development and procurement of shop drawings, engineering documents, submittals, and project documentation.
• Utilize AutoCAD to support project coordination and building envelope system requirements.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure compliance and constructability.

Build Strong Relationships

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, architects, general contractors, engineers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop trusted relationships that drive repeat business and future project opportunities.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication throughout all phases of construction.

Manage Procurement & Material Planning

• Coordinate purchasing activities and vendor relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Track material procurement and ensure timely delivery to support project schedules.

Bring your skills and be inspired to achieve success.

• 3+ years of Project Management experience within the commercial glass, glazing, curtain wall, storefront, or building envelope industry.
• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects from award through closeout.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening in accordance with applicable laws.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required

What Knowledge and Skills are Preferred?

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial glazing projects.
• Knowledge of ERP, project management, or estimating software.

Bring your goals and be enabled to reach them.

• Competitive Pay: Commensurate with experience
• Schedule / in-office requirements: Monday to Friday in office for standard core working hours

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The Associate should be able to stand, sit in an office space, lift 25lbs on occasion, communicate, lift computer equipment, supplies, and materials, and use office equipment and computers.  The Associate is exposed to typical office working conditions, as well as conditions in a workshop environment. The Associate must be able to lift and climb ladders, handle glass and related materials, and carry all needed equipment to perform measurements and design assessments. If requested by an applicant or employee, we may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties required of personnel so classified. We have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.  

Neighborly® is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity and encouraged to be their authentic self.

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