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Exhibition Design and Production

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Gallery Construction, the Gallery Construction Supervisor supports the programming efforts of the institution with a primary focus on the construction of architecture and specialized furniture supporting the display of LACMA’s collection and loan exhibitions. The Gallery Construction Supervisor will coordinate operations at museum construction sites as well as in galleries located on LACMA’s main campus and elsewhere in Los Angeles County.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees gallery construction operations in support of permanent collection installations, temporary exhibitions, and special projects at LACMA's main campus and other museum locations throughout Los Angeles County.

• Executes project priorities, schedules and work plans established by the Senior Manager of Gallery Construction to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Supervises Gallery Construction staff, including monitoring attendance, assigning daily work activities, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels to meet project requirements.

• Provides leadership and technical guidance during the fabrication, installation, modification, and deinstallation of exhibition display furniture, casework, platforms, walls, and other museum exhibition elements.

• Maintains compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, institutional safety policies, and best practices for construction activities within a museum environment.

• Oversees the proper operation, maintenance, and safe use of construction tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles.

• Ensures all work complies with museum standards for Conservation, Registration, aesthetics, safety, and structural integrity.

• Serves as the primary in-gallery liaison for contractors, consultants, inspectors, and other project stakeholders during construction and installation activities.

• Identifies and resolves construction, fabrication, logistical, and scheduling issues to minimize project impacts and maintain operational efficiency.

• Reviews construction methods and completed work to ensure project specifications, Conservation requirements, design intent, quality standards, and structural requirements are achieved.

• Ensures appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is available, utilized, and enforced for all personnel working under their supervision.

• Monitors project progress and provides regular updates, reports, and recommendations to the Senior Manager of Gallery Construction.

• Coordinates material deliveries, inventory management, and shop operations to support ongoing exhibition and facilities projects.

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

• The expected hourly for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $40.87 to $45.67, subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan.
• LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma

• Minimum of 5 years journey-level* experience in carpentry work.

• In depth knowledge of construction procedures, workflow, equipment, and OSHA guidelines.

• Knowledge of art museum construction standards, conservation material specifications, and working procedures in museum environments preferred.

• Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings.

• Proficiency in Google Workplace software.

• Familiarity with the use of design software preferred.

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.