Historic Preservation Project Manager, Statewide

Minnesota Historical Society; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is seeking a Project Manager with Capital Planning & Management to lead preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation capital projects across Minnesota from planning through design to construction.

You will guide teams, manage budgets, and ensure facilities meet current and future needs while preserving iconic historic buildings and landscapes for generations to come. This full-time role offers benefits and statewide opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4–6 years field experience in project management.
• Budget management and financial record-keeping proficiency.
• Familiarity with Preservation Standards (NPS standards) and National Park Service briefs.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, plans, specs, and contracts.
• Willingness to travel statewide and drive.
• Strong leadership to motivate project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex capital improvement and preservation projects from planning through construction.
• Oversee contracting, purchasing, and budget summaries within approved limits.
• Support long-term preservation planning and budgeting for state properties.
• Contribute to best practices in state historic properties preservation.
• Promote internal communications across MNHS staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Project management

Reading construction drawings

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction, historic preservation, construction management, facility management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Google Smartsheet

Trello

CAD software

Job description

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is seeking a Project Manager with Capital Planning & Management to lead preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation capital projects across Minnesota from planning through design to construction.

You will guide teams, manage budgets, and ensure facilities meet current and future needs while preserving iconic historic buildings and landscapes for generations to come. This full-time role offers benefits and statewide opportunities.