Project Manager - Museum Development

Our client, a leading global infrastructure and integrated engineering services consulting firm, is seeking a Museum Content Development Project Manager to help their new and growing US division. The Project Manager will lead and coordinate internal resources and third parties; consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, etc. to help the firm execute new projects.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a global organization at the start up stage in the US, and grow your career as they expand. Our client offers:

• A great downtown location and hybrid work schedule
• Great benefits and competitive compensation
• Potential to grow your career in a rapidly expanding business

Duties:

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical, budget and time feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties (consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, etc).
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Requirements:

• Training in architecture, civil engineer, interior design, etc., or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of proven professional experience as a Project Manager in architecture and/or architectural fit-out. Previous experience in the cultural and or/entertainment sector, and/or museum content development preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of design tools such as AutoCad, BIM and Revit. Working knowledge of planning tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc).
• Willingness to travel.
• PMP certification will be valued

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