Historic Preservation Project Manager

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State health insurance

Retirement with employer contribution

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks a Project Manager to lead complex preservation, restoration, or bond-funded capital projects across MN properties. You will manage budgets, schedules, and contracting while coordinating with stakeholders statewide.

You will guide planning through design to construction, ensuring historic resources are preserved and accessible for future generations. A strong background in preservation standards and project leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, historic preservation, construction management, facility management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Four to six years field experience in project management.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial record-keeping.
• Familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation, Restoration, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation.
• Familiarity with the National Park Service Preservation Briefs.
• Knowledge of construction trades, preservation, restoration, and repair of historic buildings, landscapes, and structures.
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate project teams to achieve goals.
• Experience with scheduling software such as MS Project or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Manage or assist with capital improvement and preservation projects efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage contracting and purchasing processes and maintain budget summaries.
• Support planning and budgeting for long-term preservation needs of state properties.
• Contribute to development and best practices of preservation across state properties.
• Promote internal communications of MNHS historic properties preservation program.

Skills

Budget management

Project leadership

Team management

Travel statewide

Reading drawings

Communication

Historic preservation knowledge

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree (architecture/engineering)

Graduate degree (preservation/CM)

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Google Smartsheet

Trello

CAD software

Job description

Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks a Project Manager to lead complex preservation, restoration, or bond-funded capital projects across MN properties. You will manage budgets, schedules, and contracting while coordinating with stakeholders statewide.

You will guide planning through design to construction, ensuring historic resources are preserved and accessible for future generations. A strong background in preservation standards and project leadership is essential.