Capital Programs Project Manager

About the role

At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. The Huntington Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences. The Culture Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do - from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies. At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity. Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture. Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community. Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community. Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection. Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles. Job Description The Huntington Library, Art Museum , and Botanical Gardens is a world-class research and educational institution precisely because the dedicated people who bring their exceptional talent and expertise to work every day make it not just a wonderful place to work, but truly a magnificent treasure for members and visitors. Working under minimal supervision, the Capital Programs Project Manager provides F acilities project management services for the division and institutional initiatives and programs. They will manage capital improvement projects from $10k to $10M, manage proposals, on a diverse range of projects including office improvements, hardscape, space planning, and utility infrastructure improvements. The Capital Programs Project Manager also defines project requirements and needs by working closely with all divisions across the institution. There will be frequent contact throughout the organization in addition to vendors, donors and board members. The role will directly report to the Senior Facilities Project Manager. The successful candidate should have a proven record of building relationships across all levels of an organization, must be an effective manager of resources (both human and financial), and fit well within an institutional culture that values collegiality, trust, and transparency. Candidate Requirements and Experience Strong written and oral communication skills , with a positive outlook towards problem solving . D egree in Architecture , Engineering , Construction Management, or related field. At least five years' experience leading complex construction projects, with a t least one project at a budget level of $5M . Demonstrated experience leading projects of various sizes involving multiple user groups with both internal and external stakeholders. Strong organization skills. Project planning, organizing, managing withing constraints of time and budget. Deep understanding of project-related risks. Self-starter with complex problem-solving capability and initiative . Understands and addresses issues in a timely fashion. Professional judgement and ability to handle confidential communications. Reads and interprets plans, specifications and other technical documents. Strong customer service skills, with ability for active listening and clear communication. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, MS Project (or other scheduling software), AutoCAD and Bluebeam. Working Conditions The Huntington Library, Art Museum , and Botanical Gardens is an extensive and diverse campus; the Associate Project Manager will have an office but be required to operate in all interior and exterior environments. Compensation & Benefits We provide