Project Manager Building & Design / / Global Contemporary Art Institution

About the Role

The Museum is, a global constellation of museums unlike any other in the world. Since its founding the Museum has introduced, celebrated and brought to the public the newest voices and visions in modern and contemporary art. When the founders set out to share the joy they first experienced in discovering experimental art, they initiated the creative risk-taking that is today synonymous  throughout the world. Across the globe, each museum stands not just as a backdrop for visionary art but as masterpieces in and of themselves to experience.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position is based in Abu Dhabi.

The Project Manager, Building and Design will be responsible for project managing and coordinating the pre-opening work streams that closely interface with the building spatially and functionally, as directed by the Museum Project Director and the Senior Advisor.

At this stage, the building design is complete and construction is underway with forecast completion end of 2025. The Museum provides advice on the building infrastructure. This position will primarily project manage and coordinate the internal workstreams focusing on the art-related aspects of the building, as well as support for the exhibitions and commissions.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

M.A. in Architecture.

Qualifications in Project Management is preferred.

• 10+ years relevant design and project management experience, preferably on cultural institutions and large-scale complex building.
• Advanced 2D drafting skills (preferably Vectorworks), 3D modeling and rendering skills, (Rhino, Navisworks and V-Ray), and advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Knowledge of project management software

Familiarity with Estidama and local fit out codes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Building Design and Fit Out

Project Management

Follow up and adhere to agreed communication protocols

Participate in the bi-weekly building progress meeting

Maintain the project records for the building

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports

Maintain all the relevant digital files related to the building and artwork maquettes

Exhibition Design and Management

Commissions Management

Other capabilities

Interest in fine arts particularly modern and contemporary

Attentive to details

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

A team player

Strong project management and organizational skills

WORK DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENT :

Ability to travel domestically or internationally.

Ability to work events on nights, weekends, and holidays on occasion.

REPORTS TO : Deputy Director

LOCATION : Abu Dhabi

WORK SCHEDULE : Hybrid

POSITION TYPE : Full-time