Job Details

Coordinates and directs facilities planning, renovation, and relocation projects for the Getty. Develops space requirements and design criteria with architects to ensure efficient space management and operation and to anticipate long-term needs and technological developments. Analyzes space, logistical requests and solutions for conformity with the Getty's overall goals. Ensures that design, processes, and specifications align with Getty needs and goals. Establishes project budgets and timetables, monitors expenditures and schedules and coordinates meetings with outside contractors, consultants, and personnel affected by the projects. Monitors the progress of work in the field in order to ensure adherence to program and budget. Researches problem areas and recommends cost effective solutions that meet program requirements. Performs complex project management work including all aspects of project management during development, planning, design, construction, and final close-out. This position is required to interface with a variety of departments, including staff, administrators, curators, LA Department of Building and Safety, LA Fire, various professional consultants, contractors, and vendors, etc.

• Coordinates the project management of large capital and renewal projects including CEQA coordination, preliminary studies, programming, initial design concepts, job start meetings, and keeping campus users informed about project design, activities, and timelines


• Develops budget and tracks budget expenditures; oversees and assists in internal reviews and external


• Assists in the preparation of documentation required for project approval by management


• Prepares and administers project documentation; maintains and organizes capital project files; prepares capital project estimates and manages project budgets; prepares design and construction reports for accounting, contracting, projects and related activities


• Conducts project presentations and update reports Represents the Getty during construction phases of capital projects and regularly interacts with project architects, contractors, project managers, construction managers, internal clients, inspectors and other representatives;


• Collaborates and coordinates design and construction activities with Getty departments. Working collaboratively, prepares and may present periodic project reports


• Ensures that construction contract stipulations are met and that responsible agencies are kept informed of progress; translates user needs into modifications and ensures that final building specifications are acceptable to the Getty


• Conducts and coordinates plan checks; reviews plans, specifications, bidding documents, and cost estimates for capital projects to ensure project constructability and building code compliance


• Assists in the development and management of long range planning studies


• Strong understanding of Getty aesthetic program and ability to execute work in accordance with standards


• Sound knowledge of accessibility regulations


• Sound ability to manage architectural projects including interior remodels.


• Ability to multitask and execute several simultaneous projects


• Coordinates, plans, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies


• Monitors and manages project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications


• Identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them


• Communicates and explains project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members


• Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures


• Performs other project-related and departmental duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, planning, construction management, or closely related field Architectural or Professional Engineering License preferred


• 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in the area of project management related to project development and construction