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PCL Construction

Nas Senior Project Manager

Glendale, CA · On-site

Experience managing Experiential and or Museum Design Projects, including Architecture, Engineering ... exhibit fabrication and construction experience to ensure best-in-class project delivery. ​ PCL ...

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How much do museum exhibit project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for museum exhibit project manager in California is $101,337.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $121,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a museum exhibit project manager do?

A Museum Exhibit Project Manager oversees the planning, design, and execution of museum exhibits, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. They coordinate teams of designers, curators, fabricators, and other stakeholders to bring an exhibit to life. Their responsibilities include managing resources, timelines, and communication between different departments. They also handle logistical challenges such as installation, contractor coordination, and compliance with museum standards. Ultimately, they play a crucial role in delivering engaging and educational visitor experiences.

What are typical challenges faced by museum exhibit project managers during exhibit development projects?

Museum Exhibit Project Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating multidisciplinary teams, adhering to strict timelines, balancing multiple stakeholder interests, and managing budgets within limited resources. They must also ensure that exhibits meet both educational objectives and audience engagement targets while complying with conservation and safety standards. Adapting to unforeseen issues—like delays in artifact loans or installation logistics—is a common part of the role. Effective project managers anticipate these challenges and employ proactive communication and organizational strategies to keep projects on track and successful.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a museum exhibit project manager?

A Museum Exhibit Project Manager should have a strong background in project management, museum studies, or a related field, often with a bachelor's or master's degree and experience in exhibit development. Familiarity with project management software (like Microsoft Project or Trello), collections databases, and budgets is essential, as are certifications such as PMP or equivalent. Outstanding organizational skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication are important soft skills for success. These competencies are crucial for effectively overseeing complex exhibit projects, ensuring timely delivery, and facilitating collaboration between curators, designers, and other stakeholders.

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Director of Exhibit Development and Fabrication

Discovery Cube

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Position:

The Director of Exhibit Development and Fabrication is responsible for assisting the Vice President in creating new exhibits and installations in Discovery Cube Orange County and Los Angeles from conception, through planning, to installation.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategy to grow Discovery Cube's in-house abilities to fabricate exhibits.
  • Build and manage a team of skilled positions combined of full-time, part-time, and contract labor.
  • Manage exhibit project development from ideation to installation.
  • Prepare exhibit fabrication timelines, budgets, expenditure tracking reports throughout project development.
  • Foster collaboration with other Cube departments to ensure their needs are included in the exhibit design
  • Draw fabrication details for production and keep a library of exhibit fabrication details for reproduction.
  • Create maintenance manuals for exhibit upkeep.
  • Develop & manage new traveling exhibition program strategy with same project reporting requirements.
  • Maintain good relationships with partner museums for traveling exhibition program.
  • Research & brainstorm exhibit ideas that unite educational goals with unique / engaging / immersive experiences.
  • Define, organize, and articulate museum experience ideas through presentations, briefs, flowcharts, spreadsheets, mood boards and mock-ups before / while contracting with fabricators and partners.
  • Work with partners as they develop the physical and digital assets of installations.
  • Facilitate the work of graphic producers, physical designers and fabricators, and media designers and producers with appropriate script and asset information
  • Conduct observations of current exhibit for impact, engagement, and durability.
  • Prepare and provide exhibit-related materials for other internal stakeholders, including marketing, development, education, operations, and membership, and others as requested.
  • Oversee planning, managing and staging of new projects and exhibit installations, including test and adjust, training and post-opening experience.
  • Stay up to date with museum / attraction / education trends through site visits and online research.

Qualifications:

  • Overall understanding of exhibition or themed set/props development from concept development through installation, as well as standards and best practices.
  • Proven experience managing, growing, and retaining a project team of diverse skill sets.
  • At least five to ten years of experience managing fabrication teams of exhibits or themed sets/props.
  • At least five to ten years of experience traveling exhibition or themed sets/props.
  • At least five to seven years of experience in a museum or interpretive position preferred.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated high level of competency with Microsoft Office software.
  • Excellent research, writing, editing and oral communications skills, including public speaking.
  • Ability to manage many projects at one time, prioritizing, meeting deadlines and planning for high efficiency.
  • Ability to analyze and track results.
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
  • Accountability: we are accountable for delivering on our commitments.
  • Effectiveness: we believe being effective allows us to best realize the mission of the institution.
  • Must be available, and have reliable transportation to travel to Orange County and Los Angeles campuses

What's In It For You:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Optional supplemental insurance coverage
  • 401K with up to 4% match after one year for full-time employees
  • 14 Free general admission tickets per year
  • 4 Bubblefest tickets plus admission
  • 10% of on-site dining and shopping discount
  • Employee discounts through ADP
  • Accrued paid time off for full-time employees
  • 10 paid company holidays

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