Project Manager (Cultural)

MGAC•Washington, DC

3d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to join MGAC’s Cultural and Museum team on a multi-year capital improvement project for a major Washington, DC museum, managing the planning, deinstallation, and reinstallation of a new permanent exhibit as part of a collaborative project team. While this role will be focused on one client over the next few years, this role offers a unique opportunity to join a team delivering some of the most prestigious museum projects in the country.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in construction project management with a thorough understanding of the building and design process.
Significant experience in the Cultural/Museum Sector
Construction management experience related to collection logistics, museum capital improvement projects, exhibits management or facility operations.
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in essential software applications, including MS Office, MS Project or Primavera P6, Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Nitro).

Responsibilities

Participate as an active member of a team dynamic project managers in executing a complex, multi-phased program.
Responsible for project implementation of artifact deinstallation, artifact planning, team coordination and reinstallation of the permanent exhibit.
Support the procurement, contracting, and contract amendment process for third party contractors for project needs.
Experience with project management oversite, schedule management, logistics management, contract management, and project communications.
Responsible for monitoring progress in the field, schedule analysis, and quality control.
Opportunity to build trust with and have a direct interface with the museum collections team, curators, exhibit designers, architects, construction teams and client decision-makers.
Participate in high-level meetings, including strategic planning, budgeting, scheduling, initiation, procurement, execution, monitoring, and closeout phases of the project.
Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of the project.
Advocate on behalf of the client during disputes, disagreements, modifications, or change orders.
Participate in tracking and processing invoices, purchase orders, and other financial commitments, exposures and obligations.
Maintain relationships with the wider construction industry, trade associates, vendors, and professional organizations.