Assistant Building Manager, Exhibitions

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES :

As the Assistant Buildings Manager, you will join a management team responsible for the general maintenance of the entire Museum facility.

You will assist in the management of construction / installation work performed by the department in exhibition spaces. You will help to direct and oversee the day-to-day activities of Museum union shop staff who are engaged in exhibition construction and installation as well as miscellaneous projects and repairs throughout the Museum's galleries and public spaces.

The fast-paced Special Exhibition and gallery rotation schedule requires a flexible schedule with responsibilities to include;

monitoring after-hours demo, directing early arriving contractors and providing oversight on occasional weekends to meet rigid deadlines.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES :

Assist in management of trade shop personnel particularly as it relates to exhibition construction and installation.

Monitor and direct activities of contractual labor on various exhibition projects.

In collaboration with Exhibitions, Finance and Capital Projects, assist in the planning and budgeting of exhibitions projects including the design, bidding, contracting, scheduling and installation of galleries.

Assist with general facility maintenance tasks.

Answer service requests from all Museum departments as needed.

Assist in the organization and maintenance of departmental records and work requests

Coordinating demo scope for exhibition spaces and monitoring after-hours demo

Assist in the development and communication of project plans, schedules and budgets

Assist in coordination with curators, administrators, designers, conservators and facilities teams to ensure proper installation and de-installation of special exhibition and permanent gallery spaces

Other buildings / facilities related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience required

3 to 5 years of construction project management related experience required

Experience providing direction and leadership to trades professionals

Experience with the display and installation of fine art is preferred

Ability to communicate and build relationships with employees at all levels across the Museum

Previous experience managing a team of specialized employees preferred

Knowledge of construction methods and materials required

Knowledge of construction contracts and bid process preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

COMPENSATION RANGE :

Pay Range : $115,000.00 - $118,000.00 / Annually

The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee.

The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

Location Requirements

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. Commuting distance means that they are located in one of following states : New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the Tri-state and PA areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note : Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

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