Senior Manager, Project Engineering

Job Description & Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

Lead a team of Project Engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical and Controls). Develop/Oversee multiple project’s scope, schedules, and budget. Manage multiple vendors and provide technical leadership. Organize and establish effective project management, design decisions and deliverables. Effectively manage project changes and eliminate challenges between Stakeholders. Develop technical solutions in a diverse assortment of venues and systems throughout Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) venues. Provide guidance to various Stakeholders relating to best practices and compliance with UDX standards/specifications. The Senior Manager, Project Engineering will oversee verification and validation testing.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the design, production, fabrication, installation, focus, programming, commission, and turnover of systems for a venue. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to GAP Project Team.
• Oversee multiple Global Attraction Program’s scopes, schedules, and budgets. Promote intra-departmental and external partnerships.
• Work with Finance and Senior Leadership to develop documents and schedules for Capital and Expense Program.
• Develops Scopes of Work (SOW), Request for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Specifications, and/or other contractual documentation.
• Provide updates to Senior Leadership, and stakeholders all levels including presentations and project progress reports.
• Accountable for implementing policies and procedures that align with GAP’s mission, vision and charter.
• Provide superior communication skills (Written and Verbal) with the ability to present clear, concise, and appropriate information at all levels of the UDX organization.
• Facilitate training of Systems including Design improvements, Document Changes, Bulletins, SharePoint, MAXIMO, PMWeb, etc..
• Lead and review designs and documentation from vendors/contractors ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and specifications. Oversees creation of scope(s) of work documentation and awarding of contracts to vendors based on quantitative requirements derived from interpreting creative intent and employing Universal Specifications. Leads integration and delivery of overall Ride and Show systems and attractions.
• Lead Subject Matter Experts in multiple disciplines for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or control systems. Lead the development and review FMEAs and Safety Risk Assessments for new and existing Venues and Scope of Work for contracts and projects.
• Review designs and documentation from vendors/contractors ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and specifications.
• Oversee and review Acceptance Test Procedures for new and existing Venues. Have knowledge of and begin CORE approver training.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable technical field, construction management, engineering, or architecture is required.
• An advanced degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years’ experience in direct theme park specific technical/engineering roles required or similar experience in related technical field
• 7+ years of projects experience within the entertainment/theme park industry is required
• Any experience in Theme Park development, construction, show and ride systems design or fabrication is preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Professional Engineer license is desired but not required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Some global travel may be required (less than 30%).

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

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