Senior Manager, Facilities and Exhibits | Waco, TX

Dr Pepper Museum Position Announcement

Senior Manager, Facilities and Exhibits

The Dr Pepper Museum seeks a Senior Manager, Facilities and Exhibits, a strategic thinker with a passion for preservation, project management and visitor-focused design and comfort. The Senior Manager, Facilities and Exhibits leads the physical stewardship of the historic campus and a team of qualified staff. The Senior Manager is the driving force behind the care, safety, and evolution of our buildings, grounds, and exhibition spaces. This position actively leads a team, manages capital projects, and collaborates across departments to ensure the Museum’s spaces are clean, safe, accessible, sustainable and inspiring for the over 250,000 visitors that flock to the Museum each year.

Job Title: Senior Manager, Facilities and Exhibits

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Associate Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

Schedule: Full-time, some evenings/weekends required

Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Employer matched retirement contributions, Paid Time-Off, Holiday Time-Off,

Location: Waco, Texas

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Facilities and Exhibits is a hands-on leader responsible for the strategic oversight, preservation, maintenance, and security of the museum’s physical spaces and exhibition experiences. This role oversees all aspects of facility maintenance, restoration, and construction, while also guiding the fabrication, installation, and upkeep of exhibits. The position resolves matters on behalf of senior management and has the authority to make decisions without the direction from the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Management

• Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and long-term planning for all museum buildings, grounds, vehicles, and infrastructure.
• Implement processes to track building systems maintenance and repair, ensuring timely response and documentation.
• Lead a team of janitorial and maintenance staff and contractors, ensuring high standards of safety, cleanliness, and functionality.
• Plan and execute facilities-related projects, including renovations, repairs, and new construction, using project management best practices and collaborating across departments to align timelines, resources, and visitor impact.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including ADA, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), OSHA, and fire safety codes.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, building security, and risk management protocols.

Exhibit Development & Maintenance

• Collaborate with exhibit team to fabricate, install, and maintain permanent and temporary exhibitions.
• Manage exhibit fabrication, lighting, AV integration, and interactive components, ensuring accessibility and durability.
• Oversee exhibit maintenance schedules, repairs, and updates to ensure optimal visitor experience.

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to institutional planning and cross-departmental initiatives that enhance historic preservation, visitor experience and operational efficiency.
• Champion sustainability, accessibility, and inclusion in all facilities and exhibit projects.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that support long-term stewardship of museum assets.
• Stay informed about advancements in facility management, technology, and preservation practices. Participate in ongoing training and skill-building relevant to role and department goals.

Project & Budget Management

• Plan and execute capital improvement, preservation, and renovation projects and new construction, from concept through completion.
• Prepare annual facility budgets, forecasts, and cost-control strategies.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and monitor service quality.

Qualifications

• BS or AAS degree in Facilities Management, Construction Science, Construction Management or related field desired and a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in facility/exhibit management. Commensurate experience without a degree considered. Preference given to experience in a historic property, museum or cultural institution.
• Proficiency in CMMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and facility management software.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, budgets, and multiple complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction processes, materials, and exhibit fabrication techniques.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, accessibility, sustainability, and inclusive design.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) is a plus.