Assistant Project Manager, NYPA [End-Dated]

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As the Assistant Project Manager, you will be responsible for successfully executing the Museum wide LED lighting upgrade project and contribute to other ongoing museum facilities projects. You will work in collaboration with external stakeholders such as DCAS, NYPA and NYC officials, as well as internal stakeholders including teams in Design, Curatorial, Conservation, and Buildings. You will oversee the modernization of lighting fixtures and lamps in spaces across the museum. You will oversee the work of outside vendors, and contractors and ensure coordination of work orders with department staff and security teams. You will help expand, sustain, improve, maintain and protect museum facilities, the collection, the public and the staff.

This is a position with an established end-date or time frame. Time frame will begin upon hire: 3 - Years

• Possess excellent knowledge of construction contracts, immediately get familiar with the Museum provisions, specifications, and standards.

• Coordinate with departmental leaders such as - curators, administrators, designers, conservators, and facilities to ensure all stages of a project is proficiently accomplished

• Grasp, review and track requests for Information, change orders, correspondence, and other project related RFIs

• Ensure risks and Issues are tracked, mitigated, and resolved effectively

• Work closely with and update the security team on daily activities

• Prepare, provide updates and report on productivity of project milestones on a cadence to Building Manager, departments and key stakeholders, including leadership

• Manage internal and external business relationships, and proactively cause and manage change as it pertains to the project

• Review cost estimates for changes to contracts for submission and negotiations, present final vendors agreement to Building Manager and key stakeholders

• Manage project installation schedule closely and refine as needed

• Interface with all vendors assigned to project daily

• Interface with city representative from DCAS and NYPA

• Interface with curatorial, plan gallery closure as per project needs + review completed work with stakeholders

• Equipment tracking, receiving and produce close out document for DCAS

• Coordinate art protection plan, and procurement of necessary materials

• Oversee daily safety meeting with contractors and provide full oversight on daily project flow

• Communicate project requirements to vendors and update project status to BM and stakeholders

• Create and update a min of three weeks look ahead schedule for internal stakeholders and vendors

• Other related duties as assigned by Building Manager

• 2 years experience in Facilities Management, , Construction Project Management and/or MEP Project Management. Experience working in a museum/art environment a plus

• Bachelors degree in relevant field is required (Engineering, Construction Management, project management, etc.).

• Ability to read and comprehend construction/electrical drawings and specifications for all disciplines of electrical work; delegate related direction to trades for efficiency and quality of work

• Knowledge of implementing LED lighting in Museums, LED technology, LED automation and controls as well as full understanding of essential priorities for art preservation is needed

• Experience preparing construction plans, safety procedures, quality work plans, etc.

• Skilled in financial management of projects, organizational and time management

• General knowledge of building maintenance and MEP operations a plus

• Role Required to be fully on-site

• Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 / 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 candidates experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the desired attributes for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org .

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.