Gallery Construction Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Captures and oversees gallery construction operations in support of permanent collection installations, temporary exhibitions, and special projects at LACMA's main campus and other museum locations throughout Los Angeles County.
• Executes project priorities, schedules, and work plans established by the Senior Manager of Gallery Construction to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Supervises Gallery Construction staff, including monitoring attendance, assigning daily work activities, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels to meet project requirements.
• Provides leadership and technical guidance during the fabrication, installation, modification, and deinstallation of exhibition display furniture, casework, platforms, walls, and other museum exhibition elements.
• Maintains compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, institutional safety policies, and best practices for construction activities within a museum environment.
• Oversees the proper operation, maintenance, and safe use of construction tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
• Ensures all work complies with museum standards for Conservation, Registration, aesthetics, safety, and structural integrity.
• Serves as the primary in-gallery liaison for contractors, consultants, inspectors, and other project stakeholders during construction and installation activities.
• Identifies and resolves construction, fabrication, logistical, and scheduling issues to minimize project impacts and maintain operational efficiency.
• Reviews construction methods and completed work to ensure project specifications, Conservation requirements, design intent, quality standards, and structural requirements are achieved.
• Ensures appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is available, utilized, and enforced for all personnel working under their supervision.
• Maintains project progress and provides regular updates, reports, and recommendations to the Senior Manager of Gallery Construction.
• Coordinates material deliveries, inventory management, and shop operations to support ongoing exhibition and facilities projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Minimum of 5 years journey-level* experience in carpentry work
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, workflow, equipment, and OSHA guidelines
• Knowledge of art museum construction standards, conservation material specifications, and working procedures in museum environments preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings
• Proficiency in Google Workplace software
• Familiarity with the use of design software preferred
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills