Assistant Director, Projects

1 month ago

Orlando, United States Universal Orlando Full time

While this position is not currently available, we expect it to become vacant at a later date and are beginning sourcing efforts. Although we are not actively recruiting for this role at the moment, we encourage you to send us your resume if you wish to be considered when the opportunity arises. A recruiter will reach out to you should the position open and align with your background and experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for directing and managing all aspects of the development of an attraction, including all planning, design, construction, fabrication, delivery, and commissioning required to open the attraction within the assigned budget while meeting quality, schedule, creative, guest experience, and operational requirements. Organize and establish effective project management; coordinate and manage design decisions, ride and show design/fabrication/commissioning and construction document production; avoid contract claims and disputes; minimize change orders during construction fabrication/implementation phases; effectively manage changes in the attraction; eliminate interface disruptions between project participants; maintain, and where possible improve the attraction schedule and budget; insure quality design, fabrication, construction and commissioning; emphasize "hands-on" management of offsite fabrication and onsite field operations; establish and maintain a competent and experienced staff; implement efficient and timely document control.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

* Construction/Fabrication/Implementation - Responsible for the qualification, procurement, selection, contracting and performance of all Contractors, Vendors, Manufacturers, Fabricators, etc. required to complete the attraction. Ensure that all project procedures are being followed as it relates to Correspondence, RFI's, Directives, Shop Drawings, Submittals, Meeting Minutes, Punch Lists, Deficiency Lists, Notices, Pay Applications, etc. necessary to successfully implement the new attraction.
* Budget/Scheduling - Responsible for maintaining the attraction project budget and schedule within the targeted objectives set forth during project approval.
* Creative/Architectural Development - Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the creative/architectural content of the attraction Architectural and Creative team and/or outside consultants. Responsible for the final delivery of the creative/architectural vision that meets the initial objectives set forth during the concept development.
* Design Management - Responsible for the performance of any and all Architectural, Creative, Ride and Show Engineering and Technical Designers hired to complete the design phase of the attraction. Responsible for the successful completion of the design that meets the creative/architectural intent within the budget and schedule established for the attraction.
* Personnel Management - Assists in the hiring and selection of the necessary project team required to implement the attraction. Responsible for the performance of each of the project team individuals as it relates to the successful opening of the attraction.
* Project Reporting - Responsible for the management, tracking and reporting of all the necessary project components inclusive of budget, schedule and progress of the attraction to the Sr Director, Projects. Responsible to maintain accurate documentation necessary to insure a successful project completion within the targeted budget and schedule.
* Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ability to lead members of the attraction team. Size of the attraction team varies from team to team. The attraction team will consist of Architects, Engineers, Project Manager's, Creative Designers and Producers, and Technical personnel ranging from 10 - 20 people in addition to the management of outside Architects, Ride and Show Vendors, and Technical consultants. Team will consist of high level/experienced employees who are typically professionals in the creative, engineering, architecture and construction management fields.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in a Creative, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field is required.

EXPERIENCE

10+ years of experience in the development and management of highly technical facilities; 5-7 years of theme park specific experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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