Engineering Supervisor

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

How You Will Contribute

The Engineering Supervisor will assist the Senior Director of Facilities and Operations in day-to-day operational support of all Museum properties. This position will assist in maintaining the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems of all PMA facilities and will be responsible for hands-on operational support and direct supervision of maintenance service contracts, ensuring accountability and improved service delivery.

Specifically, you will:

• Work with Senior Director of Facilities and Operations to ensure that all building systems and equipment are maintained at appropriate levels.
• Directly supervise all facilities-related service contracts, including maintenance engineering, mechanical maintenance, elevators, BAS, and fire alarms.
• Assist Senior Director in procurement of service contracts, helping to develop RFPs for solicitation, analyzing bids and recommending contractors.
• Collaborate with other members of the Facilities and Operations team on ongoing projects, reviewing construction documents, and helping to ensure that all work completed in Museum facilities is performed in accordance with industry standards and the requirements of the construction documents.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, suppliers, and other vendors who provide professional and maintenance services to the Museum.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your background and experience include:

• Bachelors degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical preferred) and a PE designation or equivalent professional experience required.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to navigate interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Demonstrated organizational/leadership abilities including strong management skills and the ability to work with/lead a diverse group of people in a team environment.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Experience with museum construction or related field is a plus.

Position and Compensation Details

• The salary for this position is $78,167.
• This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
• This position reports to the Senior Director of Facilities and Operations.
• This position is required to be performed fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of Art locations.
• Physical requirements:
  • Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
  • Able to undertake physical activity on equipment or in mechanical spaces as needed.
  • Able to be on-call during weekends, on a rotating schedule with other Museum management staff, to address emergency situations.
• Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Institutional Requirements

• Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
• Adheres to the museums code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museums staff, volunteers, and audiences.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Application Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

What We Offer

Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:

• Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
• Discounted guest tickets for admission
• Discounts on gift memberships
• Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
• Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafes, and museum retail and online stores

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings program with museum match
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employees regular schedule and tenure.