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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · 3 weeks ago

Logistics Project Manager,Capital Improvement

Los Angeles, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $95K/yr

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking a Logistics Project Manager for their Finance department. This role will serve as the central point of contact for all logistical aspects of the La Brea Tar Pits Collections & Equipment Move, managing schedules, budgets, and vendor needs.

EducationMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the overall project schedule for the move; assign daily and weekly tasks to the packing team to ensure project milestones are met

Manage the collections move budget

Identify vendor needs, solicit and evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts for external services required for the move (e.g., specialized movers, riggers, transport companies)

Oversee all logistical aspects of the move, including the staging of packing areas, the supply of packing materials, and coordination of transportation. Proactively monitor and replenish all necessary supplies, ensuring no work stoppages occur

Serve as the primary point of contact for the packing staff regarding all non-specimen related issues, including scheduling, work assignments, and logistical or technical problems. Foster a collaborative and safety conscious work environment

Liaise with the Collections Managers to ensure a seamless workflow between specimen handling and project logistics. Communicate project progress, challenges, and needs to upper management and other stakeholders

Qualification

Logistics ManagementProject ManagementBudget ManagementVendor ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Proven experience in project management, preferably with large-scale logistical projects

Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, resources, and personnel effectively

Excellent organizational and planning skills with a keen attention to detail

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team

Proactive problem solver with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges

Preferred

Experience in a museum, library, or archive setting is highly desirable

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Company

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

The NHM has amassed one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history — more than 35 million objects, some as old as 4.5 billion years.

Founded in 1913

Los Angeles, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://nhm.org/

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