About 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 Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer 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.

About the Role

Working under minimal supervision, the Facilities Project Manager provides project management services for facilities-related projects supporting operational needs across the institution. This role focuses on the coordination and delivery of large repair projects, small to mid-size renovations, and major technical or infrastructure upgrades.

The Facilities Project Manager will manage projects typically ranging from approximately $10K to $2M+, including building system repairs, interior renovations, space reconfigurations, deferred maintenance, and upgrades to critical infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, life safety, and other technical systems).

This role works closely with internal stakeholders across all divisions, as well as external consultants, contractors, and vendors, to define project requirements, coordinate execution, and ensure successful delivery. The position reports to the Associate Director of Facilities with a dotted line to the Capital Programs Senior Project Manager.

This is a limited-term position, currently budgeted for one year.

Essential Duties

• •Develop project scopes and objectives in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technical feasibility.
• •Manage a portfolio of facilities projects, including large repairs, renovations, and system upgrades.
• •Develop and manage project budgets; track expenditures to ensure alignment with approved funding and scope.
• •Develop project schedules and ensure timely delivery with minimal disruption to campus operations.
• •Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout all phases of projects.
• •Oversee procurement processes, including scopes of work, bid coordination, and contract administration.
• •Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, regulations, and institutional standards.
• •Identify, assess, and manage project risks and operational impacts.
• •Review plans, specifications, and technical documents to support project execution.
• •Coordinate project activities in active, occupied environments with sensitivity to visitors, staff, and collections.
• •Prepare, maintain, and administer project documentation and reporting.
• •Support continuous improvement of facilities project delivery processes.
• •Perform other project-related and departmental duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements and Experience

• •Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• •Minimum of 5 years of experience managing facilities-related projects, including repairs, renovations, and building systems upgrades.
• •Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects in operational or occupied environments.
• •Experience coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors and contractors.
• •Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, etc.).
• •Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
• •Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• •Understanding of project risks and ability to proactively address issues.
• •Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.
• •Strong customer service orientation with emphasis on collaboration and responsiveness.
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), project scheduling tools (MS Project or similar), and plan review tools such as Bluebeam.
• •Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.
• •Background working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Working Conditions

• •The Huntington campus is extensive and diverse; this role requires working across indoor and outdoor environments.
• •Regular site walks, coordination in active construction and repair areas, and interaction with staff and visitors are required.

Compensation and Benefits

• •Pay Range: $75,000 to $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• •Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• •403(b) retirement plan with outstanding employer match.
• •Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays.
• •Discounts in The Huntington Store and restaurants.
• •Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions.
• •Free monthly passes for family and friends to visit the grounds.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and CV or resume as a single PDF attachment. Additional documents may be submitted in the My Experience section of the application.