Project Manager (Cultural)

MGAC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Birthday off

Wellness benefits

Holidays

Job summary

MGAC is seeking a seasoned construction project manager to lead cultural and museum initiatives in Washington, DC. You will coordinate planning, deinstallation, and reinstallation of a permanent exhibit as part of a multi-year capital program.

You will collaborate with curators, architects, and clients, overseeing procurement, contracts, and schedule management while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring quality control.

Qualifications

• This role requires 5+ years of construction project management experience in the Cultural/Museum sector.
• Experience managing artifacts logistics, exhibits, or capital improvement projects is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of a project management team on a complex, multi-phased program.
• Oversee artifact deinstallation, planning, coordination, and reinstallation of a permanent exhibit.
• Support procurement, contracting, and change orders with third-party contractors.
• Monitor schedules, logistics, contracts, and project communications.

Skills

Construction project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Scheduling

Team coordination

Presentation

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam/Nitro

Job description

MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients’ best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors.

We have three simple goals:to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process.

This position requireshybrid and on-site support in Washington, DC and potentially other locations based on client and company need.

Unlock Your Potential

This is a unique opportunity to join MGAC’s Cultural and Museum team on a multi-year capital improvement project for a major Washington, DC museum, managing the planning, deinstallation, and reinstallation of a new permanent exhibit as part of a collaborative project team.

• While this role will be focused on one client over the next few years, this role offers a unique opportunity to join a team delivering some of the most prestigious museum projects in the country.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management with a thorough understanding of the building and design process.
• Significant experience in the Cultural/Museum Sector
• Construction management experience related to collection logistics, museum capital improvement projects, exhibits management or facility operations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in essential software applications, including MS Office, MS Project or Primavera P6, Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Nitro).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Participate as an active member of a team dynamic project managers in executing a complex, multi-phased program.
• Responsible for project implementation of artifact deinstallation, artifact planning, team coordination and reinstallation of the permanent exhibit.
• Support the procurement, contracting, and contract amendment process for third party contractors for project needs.
• Experience with project management oversite, schedule management, logistics management, contract management, and project communications.
• Responsible for monitoring progress in the field, schedule analysis, and quality control.
• Opportunity to build trust with and have a direct interface with the museum collections team, curators, exhibit designers, architects, construction teams and client decision-makers.
• Participate in high-level meetings, including strategic planning, budgeting, scheduling, initiation, procurement, execution, monitoring, and closeout phases of the project.
• Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of the project.
• Advocate on behalf of the client during disputes, disagreements, modifications, or change orders.
• Participate in tracking and processing invoices, purchase orders, and other financial commitments, exposures and obligations.
• Maintain relationships with the wider construction industry, trade associates, vendors, and professional organizations.

Why Work With Us?

• 30+ years strong in North America and growing fast—with a positive, energizing culture.
• Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace with a true employee-first mindset.
• Entrepreneurial spirit encouraged—bring fresh ideas and exceed client expectations.
• Global reach, yet agile and client-focused like a boutique firm.
• Your voice matters—flat structure, open doors, and recognition for your contributions.
• Strong work-life balance, generous PTO, and top-tier wellness benefits.

Beyond the Paycheck: Discover Our Benefits

• Vacation starts on day one—accrue 3 weeks per year, plus a paid birthday off.
• 8 sick days and 10 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
• Competitive benefits that support both personal and professional growth.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

The advertised salary range is intended as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as experience, expertise, and location. This base salary does not reflect the full compensation package, which may include bonuses, a 401(k) match, and other benefits.

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in MGAC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.