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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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)
What we offer:
Vacation starts on day one—accrue 3 weeks per year, plus a paid birthday off
8 sick days and 9 paid holidays annually for full-time employees
Competitive benefits that support both personal and professional growth