Project Manager (Cultural)
A project manager on MGAC's Cultural and Museum team will help run a multi-year capital improvement project for a major Washington, DC museum — planning, deinstalling, and reinstalling a permanent exhibit while handling scheduling, procurement, contracts, and field oversight using tools like MS Project/Primavera P6 and Bluebeam.
- Compensation
- $100K–$120K / yr
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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 MS Office, MS Project or Primavera P6, and Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Nitro)
- Hybrid and on-site support in Washington, DC and potentially other locations based on client and company need
Full description
It’s an exciting time to join MGAC!
MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients’ best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors.
We have three simple goals: to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process.
This position requires hybrid and on-site support in Washington, DC and potentially other locations based on client and company need. Unlock Your Potential
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.
- 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 You’ll Be Doing
- 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.