Journeyman glazier with 10 years installing storefront, curtain wall and interior glass on commercial buildings. Led installation of 22,000 sq ft of unitized curtain wall on a 9-story office tower that passed AAMA water testing on the first attempt.
Experience
Journeyman Glazier, Clearspan Glass and Metal (Portland, OR)
Aug 2020 – Present
Install unitized and stick-built curtain wall, storefront and entrances on office, school and retail projects
Led a 4-person crew setting 22,000 sq ft of curtain wall on a 9-story tower, passing AAMA 501.2 field water tests first time
Rig and set IGUs up to 600 lbs with vacuum lifters and mini cranes from swing stage and boom lifts
Apply structural silicone and perimeter sealant to manufacturer specs and hold 100% tie-off at the slab edge
Glazier Apprentice, Willamette Auto and Residential Glass (Salem, OR)
Sep 2016 – Jul 2020
Cut, glazed and installed residential windows, shower doors and mirrors
Replaced storefront glass on 24-hour emergency board-up calls
Education
Glazier Apprenticeship (completed), Glaziers Joint Apprenticeship Training Program (Sep 2016 – Jul 2020)
Sealants: structural silicone glazing, perimeter sealant, AAMA 501.2 water testing
Safety: OSHA 30 Construction, fall protection, MEWP operator
How to write a Glazier resume
A strong Glazier resume shows the projects you delivered, their value, and how you kept them on time, on budget and safe. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Certifications
Skills
Education
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Project management
Cost estimating
Scheduling (Primavera, MS Project)
Site supervision
Safety compliance (OSHA)
Contract management
Blueprint reading
Subcontractor coordination
Property management
Market analysis
Example bullet points
Delivered a $28M mixed-use build two weeks early and 3% under budget with zero lost-time incidents
Managed 22 subcontractors across 4 concurrent sites using Procore and weekly look-ahead schedules
Closed $45M in commercial lease transactions in 2024, raising portfolio occupancy from 86% to 94%
Tips from recruiters
Name the project type, value and size (square footage or units) for each major project.
List licences and certifications such as PMP, OSHA 30 or a real estate licence.
A projects section works well for construction roles; keep it in reverse chronological order.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Ledger (ATS-friendly): moderncv banking: accent name, bold dates on the right
Glazier resume FAQ
What should a Glazier resume include?
A Glazier resume should show the projects you delivered, their value, and how you kept them on time, on budget and safe. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Certifications, Skills and Education. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Glazier?
Classic, Modern and Ledger work well for Glazier roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Glazier resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Glazier put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Glazier roles are Project management, Cost estimating, Scheduling (Primavera, MS Project), Site supervision, Safety compliance (OSHA) and Contract management.
How do I write strong Glazier resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as project value, budget variance and schedule variance. For example: "Delivered a $28M mixed-use build two weeks early and 3% under budget with zero lost-time incidents."