WMF-India Assistant Manager, Heritage Projects

Location:
Hyderabad, India

Employment type:
Full-time

Reporting to:
Project Manager, WMF India

Application deadline:
November 3, 2025

About World Monuments Fund

World Monuments Fund (WMF) is the leading independent organization devoted to safeguarding the world's most treasured places to enrich people's lives and build mutual understanding across cultures and communities. The organization is headquartered in New York City with offices and affiliates in Cambodia, China, France, India, Peru, Portugal, Spain and the UK. Since 1965, our global team of experts has preserved the world's diverse cultural heritage using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in 112 countries. Partnering with local communities, funders, and governments, WMF draws on heritage to address some of today's most pressing challenges: climate adaptation, inclusive heritage, balanced tourism, and post-crisis recovery. With a commitment to the people who bring places to life, WMF embraces the potential of the past to create a more resilient and inclusive society

Position Overview

WMF - India seeks a motivated and experienced Conservation Architect for the role of
Assistant Manager, Heritage Projects
, to support and oversee multiple heritage conservation projects in Hyderabad. The role involves on-site management, coordination with consultants and contractors, and close collaboration with the WMFI Project Manager. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in architectural conservation, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage projects in alignment with WMFI's conservation standards.

Qualifications

• Master's in architectural Conservation or Heritage Management preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in conservation of historic buildings.
• Understanding of heritage conservation principles, traditional materials, and site challenges.
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects, including site-level coordination and documentation.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and coordination skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office Suite; familiarity with project management tools.
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce clear reports and presentations.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of Telugu and/or Hindi preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight & Coordination

• Oversee day-to-day site operations across multiple conservation projects in Hyderabad.
• Monitor progress, quality, and compliance with approved conservation standards and specifications.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality control measures at all project sites.

Technical & Administrative Support

• Assist the WMFI Project Manager in reviewing progress reports and verifying deliverables.
• Represent WMFI in meetings with government agencies, partner organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate with consultants, site architects, and contractors to ensure timely project execution.
• Contribute to defining project timelines, budgets, MoUs, and scopes of work.
• Support the verification of contractor bills and materials on site.
• Maintain comprehensive site documentation, including minutes, progress reports, and photographic records.

Community Engagement & Capacity Building

• Facilitate community engagement activities and stakeholder consultations.
• Assist in organizing workshops and training sessions for professionals, artisans, and local communities.

To Apply :
Please email your resume, portfolio (highlighting relevant conservation and project management work), and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to

 with the subject line: Application – Assistant Manager- Heritage Projects, Hyderabad. The application deadline is November 3, 2025.

EEO Statement

World Monuments Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.