Expansion Project Coordinator

Description:

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as our Expansion Project Coordinator to assist the Construction Manager in day-to-day coordination of the VMFA’s expansion and renovation project. The project will include a new addition of galleries and event spaces, as well as renovations to our current spaces. This position will provide professional level administrative support to all expansion efforts. In addition, this position will coordinate with the COO/CHRO – Deputy Director for Museum Operations, HR Services and Volunteers, along with the Executive Director for Facilities, Building & Grounds and Capital Outlay/Maintenance Reserve (capital and non-capital) to support the daily management of overlapping and associated expansion and renovation projects-deferred maintenance (if applicable). This includes budget administration, construction meeting coordination, procurement, staff relocation as well as on-site construction scheduling and deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with administrating building construction projects and/or high-level administrative project support coordinator experience. Procurement experience and/or a willingness to learn is essential. Experience of working on a construction project; Flexibility in terms of handling multiple tasks; ability to prioritize and work under pressure; willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as required; ability to work as a team member, occasionally helping other areas of the office; ability to work independently. Requires high level of confidentiality.