Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager within the Museum of Science's Facilities team plays a critical role in planning and delivering facility, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects. This position ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget while coordinating internal teams, external consultants, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Capital and Facilities Projects: Plan and manage capital improvements, renovations, and infrastructure projects from concept through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Collapse Cross-Functional Project Teams: Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Facilities, Exhibits, IT, Operations, and external architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects align with operational needs and institutional priorities.
• Manage Project Budgets and Schedules: Develop project plans, track milestones, monitor budgets, and proactively manage risks and changes to keep projects on track.
• Ensure Quality, Safety, and Compliance: Oversee contractor performance and ensure projects comply with building codes, safety requirements, institutional standards, and sustainability goals.
• Support Strategic Campus Improvements: Contribute to the planning and implementation of long-term infrastructure upgrades and facility improvements that enhance the Museum’s operational effectiveness and visitor experience.

Requirements

• Certification in Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of project management experience in facilities, construction, infrastructure, or capital projects
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, budgets, and project scheduling
• Familiarity with building systems (HVAC, electrical, structural, or infrastructure) preferred
• Experience working in complex operational environments such as museums, universities, hospitals, or public venues is a plus
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of project management experience. Additional qualifications may be considered based on experience.

Skills

• Project Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Collaboration & Influence
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Attention to Detail

Benefits

The Museum of Science offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 USD - $100,000 USD, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$80,000 USD - $100,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time position