Position : Project Manager, Campus Relations
Reporting to the Senior Director of Campus Relations, the Project Manager, Campus Relations is responsible for the day-to-day management of capital project activity and the ongoing impact on campus operations, events, and activities. This work will consist of collaborating with various Lincoln Center departments, trade groups, and contractors. This position plays a vital role of the ongoing success of Lincoln Center and its resident arts organizations.
Responsibilities :
- Daily oversight of projects including large and small capital construction projects, major maintenance, and other campus activities.
- Create and manage project schedules, including Gantt charts for both internal use and organizational dissemination.
- Coordinate and plan project schedules around campus performances and other activity in order to reduce project impacts- including scheduling of demolition and other noisy work, deliveries, overnight work, and any other project activity that requires scheduling around events, etc.
- Drive and support prompt decision-making and design selections to ensure adherence to project schedules
- Create project briefing decks and summaries in order to communicate project details
- Communicate project updates with stake holders, including LCPA leadership and leads from resident arts organizations.
- Daily check-ins with construction managers and site supervisors
- Setting up, greeting, notetaking and otherwise managing site walk throughs and site visits
- Interface between construction project and Lincoln Center Security to ensure proper access and schedule coordination is maintained
- Track project expenses against approved budgets and communicate budget updates accordingly
- Coordination of Campus Operations activity that overlap with construction, including snow removal, plaza cleaning, and loading dock activities.
- Facility / engineering coordination including utility shutdowns and other adjustments as needed and staff engineer and utility staff overtime as required by the project
- For certain projects, oversee reopening of the buildings / venues in collaboration with stakeholders :
- Furniture & equipment installation
- Implementation of cleaning / maintenance plans
- Staff training
- Contractor hand off transition (return of shanty and loading areas)
- Restoration of public areas previously occupied by construction
- Other project related duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years' experience in project management preferred or equivalent years of related experience required.At least one year of Event or Operations experience in a large, highly matrixed organization (preferably a non-profit)Experience utilizing project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar) for creating Gantt charts and managing timelines.Strong knowledge and comprehensive understanding of event operations, logistics, and arts administration.Experience driving prompt decisions and resolving issues to keep projects on schedule.Experience working with diverse teams including contractors, trade groups, arts organizations, and leadership.Ability to clearly communicate project updates, create briefing decks, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.Superior written and oral communication skills.Ability to self-manage and self-motivate.Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and temperature extremes.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to relate and communicate to all levels.Physical requirements include lifting up to 35 lbs. and moving around the Lincoln Center campus with members of the Operations and Facility teams.Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324.
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