Project Specialist

About the role

Responsible for providing support to the Design and Engineering department to ensure successful completion of park projects on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Maintains capital project documentation as required by United Parks and Resorts Capital Control Policy.
• Assists Project Managers in tracking capital spending for multiple projects to ensure budgets and deadlines are met.
• New project creation in SAP, tracking, closeout and permit coordination support.
• Identify assets that are affected by capital spending and documents removal/impairment.
• Work with the park finance team to take over monthly closing reports for park capital expenditures.
• Work with the different teams to complete monthly accruals of capital costs as required by company controls.
• Ensure capital project closings occur with company defined timeframes.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cost reports for Corporate Finance.
• Prepare project contract documents such as invitation to bid, RFQs and actual contractor bid breakdowns for all major projects and coordinates between Corporate Procurement, Project Managers and Park Leaders.
• Coordinate park access with Security and Human Resources for contractors working on property.
• Assist with capital requisitions.
• Ensure lien waiver compliance with contractors and subcontractors.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting is preferred.
• Must have accounting knowledge related to tracking budgets and spreadsheets.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple duties with competing deadlines in a team environment.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must have strong analytical skills.
• Must be able to meet requirements to drive Busch Gardens vehicles.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to positively and professionally interact with guests and co-workers of all ages and levels of leadership, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs.
• Resume required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan