Project Manager- Exhibitions, Construction, and Facilities, Chicago

Project Manager- Exhibitions, Construction, and Facilities

36 Days Old

About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin MSI exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI's mission - to inspire the inventive genius in everyone - is realized through its world-class exhibits and engaging guest experiences. The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting on day one of employment, a progressive employee wellness program, hybrid work modality for eligible positions, free parking in Griffin MSI's garage, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!
The Job:The Project Manager, Exhibitions and Facilities oversees construction management for exhibitions and capital projects, including planning, bidding, contracting, payment review, site inspections, and project closeout. This role will collaborate with leadership and Responsible Individuals (RIs) of the Building Services team to ensure seamless communication across exhibition and facility site preparation tasks.

This fulltime position takes place onsite at the Museum and requires working flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-to-day construction matters including safety, cost, schedule, performance, material management, construction, and project team dynamics.
Develop schedules and budgets; estimate, project and track expenses; lead and coordinate all necessary resources to ensure timely completion and reporting of assigned projects.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across all aspects of exhibition projects in accordance with the Museum's established exhibition project process manual to ensure a seamless project delivery.
Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) through the development of a project scope of work, bid form, and other associated components of standard and unique Griffin MSI RFPs and manage distribution.
Identify project vendors, contractors, engineers, and architects through the bidding process; complete bid analyses; answer bidder questions; lead evaluation interviews; and make award recommendations.
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Outline, review, and manage potential project scope change decisions.
Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other applicable regulations.
Oversee the contractor permitting process advising on permit submission timelines, planning, and resolving any issues.
Coordinate with Building Services and Security departments to ensure proper and timely city inspections required for exhibition and construction projects.
Work closely with the contractor field superintendent as the Museum's point of contact through the duration of projects.
Document project progress with daily reports and photos.
Monitor costs and quality to ensure value and technical performance of project.
Identify and resolve key issues impacting project schedule, cost and quality.
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
Resolve issues that may impact project progress such as delays, bad weather, and/or emergencies at construction sites.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Coordinate punch list review with architects/engineers and ensure resolution of punch list items.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years related experience; PMP Certification in lieu of degree acceptable.
Working knowledge of City Building, Exiting, and Fire Codes.
Working knowledge of construction means and methods, and implications of ADA requirements.
Ability to read and evaluate construction drawings.
Basic knowledge of building operating systems.
Working knowledge of AutoCad, Procore, Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project
Ability to access elevated, underground, and difficult to traverse work sites.
Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven ability to communicate project goals and expectations to internal and external stakeholders.
Understanding of and ability to coordinate implementation of project technical requirements.
Language:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
Mathematical:
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as a percentages, area, etc.

Reasoning:
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Physical:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and/or extreme heat; and vibration.
- The employee is occasionally working in a loud noise environment, like working around a jack hammer or sitting front row at a rock concert.

The salary for this position is $75,000 - $85,000.

This fulltime position is eligible for benefits including:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
An attractive time off program including vacation, sick, and personal days
10 Company Holidays
401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth) including a generous employer match
Robust Voluntary benefit plans including transportation, legal, and many others
Free onsite garage parking

Position created on June 3rd, 2025

Our Inclusion and Belonging Statement

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Location:: Chicago
Job Type:: PartTime

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