Assistant Building Manager, Infrastructure

About The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.

Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.

At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.

Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.

Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.

Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.

Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.

Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

As the Assistant Buildings Manager, Infrastructure you will help sustain, improve, maintain, and protect the museum’s facilities, its collection, the public and the staff. You will manage a wide range of facilities infrastructure projects that are both short and long-term and will regularly collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization. You will oversee maintenance and general upkeep of the Museum’s properties as well as assist with exhibition build-outs as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Regularly walk the museum including its roofs and interstitial spaces to identify deficiencies and determine and implement needed repairs with a focus on the roofs, walls and other related infrastructure not typically associated with HVAC/MEP or IS&T. Some overlap into these areas should be expected
• Reduce the impact of smaller repairs on Sr. staff so they can be more fully involved with larger, complex projects. As the candidate grows into the position, they will have their own large projects to manage.
• Plan, manage and execute both large and small infrastructure projects that addresses the Museum's needs. This includes afterhours emergency response and knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing in addition to building envelope and interior renovations
• Review cost estimates for changes to contracts and negotiate said contract, present final vendor’s agreement to key stakeholders and client for approval.
• Occasional overnight/weekend presence for hurricanes, blizzards and other extreme weather occasional oversite of afterhours work as needed
• Quickly become familiar with the Museum layout and its provisions, policies, specifications, and standards.
• Review and track requests for information, change orders, correspondence, and other related transmittals
• Manage internal and external business relationships and develop, maintain, and update project schedules including cost, construction plan, safety procedures and quality work plan
• Coordinate with other departmental liaisons including but not limited to curators, administrators, designers, conservators, and facilities colleagues to ensure all stages of a project are properly accomplished
• Actively assist in management of trade union personnel particularly as it relates to Museum maintenance, construction and art installation.
• Serve as liaison for capital projects as needed
• Prepare and provide updates and reports, should be computer literate with Word, Outlook, Workday, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Develop and nurture relationships with contractors and consultants
• Other related duties as assigned by management
• This role requires being fully onsite
  
  
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 2 - 4 years’ experience in Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, Budgeting, Construction Project Management and/or MEP Project Management. Experience working in a museum/art environment a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred (Engineering, Construction Management, project management, etc.) as is an MBA or equivalent certification in construction project management
• Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings and specifications for all disciplines of work; delegate related direction to trades as well as construction administration activity (i.e. follow up).
• Knowledge of general construction practice and maintenance is required and valued. The winning candidate would be able to direct any tradesperson as needed. Knowledge of roofing systems, skylights, masonry construction and all the required maintenance will be very helpful in this position.
• Skilled in financial management of projects, organizational and time management; track the budget and manage your calendar.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and bid process
• General knowledge of MEP operations and building maintenance is preferred
• Excellent communication skills are critical
  
  
  

COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $125,000.00 / Annually
• The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.
  
  
  

Location Requirements

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
• 25% discount for staff in Museum shops
• A subsidized staff cafeteria
• Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
  
  
  

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.