Manager, Project

About the role

Perform oversight of vendor contracts. This includes but is not limited to evaluation of technical performance and adherence to the contract requirements, which includes all aspects of the project. It also includes management of the submittal, request of information, modification documents and directive process.

Oversee and coordinate creative and technical design development process. Ensure that creative goals for the project and the technical approach to the project match with the budget and schedule.

Completes bidding & awarding the construction documents. This includes but is not limited to developing a bidders list and preparing an RFP. The RFP includes instructions for the bid, bid response forms, Construction Agreement, General Conditions, Scope of Work, Drawings, Wage and Equipment Rates, Schedule of unit prices, Payment and performance bonds, General Requirements, Safety and health requirements, Specifications, Questions and Answers and Addendums.

Preparation of construction documents. These documents include but are not limited to Drawings, Construction Specifications, Scopes of Work and General Conditions.

Maintains, and where possible improves the Project schedule and budget. Insures quality design and construction work. Emphasizes “hands-on” management of field operations. Maintains operational use of completed facilities during continuation of construction.

Serve as supervisor for Construction Manager, Technical Managers, Show Managers, Creative Project Staff, Project Architect, Administrative Support, Document control support.

Responsibilities

• Perform oversight of vendor contracts.
• Oversee and coordinate creative and technical design development process.
• Completes bidding & awarding the construction documents.
• Preparation of construction documents.
• Maintains, and where possible improves the Project schedule and budget.
• Insures quality design and construction work.
• Emphasizes “hands-on” management of field operations.
• Maintains operational use of completed facilities during continuation of construction.
• Serve as supervisor for Construction Manager, Technical Managers, Show Managers, Creative Project Staff, Project Architect, Administrative Support, Document control support.

Requirements

• Educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university in Business Management required.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience working in a design/engineering firm dealing both with entertainment design and construction management; also experience dealing with large scale construction projects along with experience in working in various positions with a general contractor dealing with estimating, budgeting, bidding, field experience dealing with all aspects of projects required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university in Business Management required.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience working in a design/engineering firm dealing both with entertainment design and construction management; also experience dealing with large scale construction projects along with experience in working in various positions with a general contractor dealing with estimating, budgeting, bidding, field experience dealing with all aspects of projects required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Project management
• Construction document production
• Contract claim avoidance
• Change order minimization
• Interface disruption management
• Quality assurance monitoring
• Document control implementation
• Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid opportunities to grow your career
• The chance to learn from talented industry professionals and make a valued impact on our Team Members and guests
• Access to exclusive professional development events designed for interns
• Advanced Technology Interactives (ATI)
• Communications
• Creative Studio
• Digital & Technology
• Engineering & Safety
• Facilities & Construction
• Finance
• Food & Beverage
• Marketing & Sales
• Mercandise
• Park Operations
• Talent & Culture (HR)
• Technical Services
• Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E)

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the company