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Who We Are

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world's largest science centers and New England's most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year - at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.

The Museum's singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world's most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

Why We Need You

Within the Museum of Science, the Facilities team plays a critical role in maintaining and advancing the infrastructure that supports one of the region's most visited cultural institutions. Our team manages complex building systems, campus infrastructure, and capital improvements across a highly dynamic environment that welcomes millions of guests each year. From critical mechanical and electrical systems to large-scale renovation and sustainability initiatives, Facilities ensures the Museum remains safe, operational, and ready to deliver inspiring science experiences every day.

The Project Manager plays a key role in planning and delivering facility, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects across the Museum of Science campus. This position ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget while coordinating internal teams, external consultants, and contractors. The role helps translate strategic priorities into successful physical improvements that support the Museum's mission and visitor experience.

What You'll Accomplish

• Deliver Capital and Facilities Projects: Plan and manage capital improvements, renovations, and infrastructure projects from concept through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Project Teams: Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Facilities, Exhibits, IT, Operations, and external architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects align with operational needs and institutional priorities.
• Manage Project Budgets and Schedules: Develop project plans, track milestones, monitor budgets, and proactively manage risks and changes to keep projects on track.
• Ensure Quality, Safety, and Compliance: Oversee contractor performance and ensure projects comply with building codes, safety requirements, institutional standards, and sustainability goals.
• Support Strategic Campus Improvements: Contribute to the planning and implementation of long-term infrastructure upgrades and facility improvements that enhance the Museum's operational effectiveness and visitor experience.

What We're Looking For (Competencies)

• Project Leadership: Ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders while maintaining clarity around scope, priorities, and outcomes.
• Strategic Thinking: Understands how individual projects support broader institutional goals and operational strategies.
• Collaboration & Influence: Builds productive relationships across departments and with external partners to move projects forward.
• Problem Solving: Able to navigate technical, operational, and logistical challenges in dynamic environments.
• Communication: Clearly communicates project status, risks, and decisions to leadership, project teams, and vendors.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures project documentation, budgets, and schedules are accurate and well managed.

Job-Specific Requirements

• Certification in Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of project management experience in facilities, construction, infrastructure, or capital projects
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, budgets, and project scheduling
• Familiarity with building systems (HVAC, electrical, structural, or infrastructure) preferred
• Experience working in complex operational environments such as museums, universities, hospitals, or public venues is a plus
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite

How We Work - Our Values

Mission-Focused: We inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone.

Audience-Driven: Everything we do begins with the people we serve.

Innovative: We are curious, take smart risks, share responsibility, and own outcomes.

Generous: We offer time and energy towards common goals.