Capital Projects Manager

Space Center Houston is a space exploration learning destination dedicated to revealing how science and humanity power space exploration through meaningful, moving experiences about people and the courage, innovation, and teamwork they use to expand the boundaries of what's possible. We inspire guests of all ages to connect with the significance of space exploration as incredible feats of human spaceflight continue to bring joy and wonder to the world. Owned and operated by the nonprofit Manned Space Flight Education Foundation, we are the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a Smithsonian affiliate.

We are currently seeking a full-time Capital Projects Manager, responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of exhibition construction projects. Responsibilities and qualifications are shown below:

POSITION RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Document existing exhibition conditions and draft project scopes of work.
• Review architectural design documents, specifications, and contracts for feasibility and TFI standards.
• Conduct inspections during construction for alignment to plans.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets; review and approve invoices within approval level.
• Conduct punch lists and ensure receipt of accurate As-Built Drawings.
• Act as liaison between architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors (design, production, lighting, interactive, and media).
• Relay exhibit design requirements, including electrical, data infrastructure, rigging, paint, flooring, sprinklers, and lighting.
• Plan and lead construction coordination meetings.
• Synchronize architecture/Ge schedules with exhibit design and installation schedules.
• Coordinate with IT on networking and building-wide control system integration.
• Collaborate with experience design, operations, events, and marketing teams to minimize public disruption.
• Manage value engineering processes related to GC scope. Implement strategies to mitigate risks and maintain project schedules.
• Make periodic inspections to review work in progress for conformance to plans and specifications during the GC construction period.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and of the highest quality.
• Collaborates with executive team members to determine and prioritize business strategies.
• Prepares materials for executive leadership meetings, SCH Board of Directors meetings, as needed.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, project management, construction management, or design preferred.
• 5-7 years of project management experience in construction, industrial design, architecture, or exhibitions.
• Proven experience with capital projects in museums, cultural institutions, or similar environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe PDF.
• Experience with Vectorworks, Airtable (or similar project management platforms).
• Procore experience preferred.
• Experience creating and implementing project management plans.
• Ability to set priorities, manage workload, and attain goals.
• Experience facilitating and participating in collaborative teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with exceptional ability to communicate in writing and verbally with all levels of the organization.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized with an ability to multitask.
• High level of interpersonal maturity, self-awareness and sound judgment with the ability to represent the organization in a highly professional manner.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with some interruptions.
• Regularly walk on uneven surfaces and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain environmental awareness. Function in various weather conditions and near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as a hard hat, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection, as needed.
• Availability to work Monday-Friday work schedule with occasional nights and weekends, as required.