Director, Theme Park Construction & Projects

NBCUniversal; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Construction/Facilities Project Manager for Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR) to lead day-to-day management and development of major land, attractions, and facilities. You will coordinate design decisions, manage budgets, schedules, and teams to open projects within scope.

Responsibilities include supervising Architects/Engineers and other specialists, ensuring safety and quality, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field preferred.
• License in Architecture or Engineering preferred.
• Experience in facility maintenance with specific training and experience.
• Supervises members of the facility project team.
• Project team includes Architects, Engineers, Project Managers, Schedulers, Estimators and Technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage design decisions and construction document production; minimise change orders during construction phases; effectively manage changes in the project; maintain schedule and budget.
• Review all scope of work and design for reliability and safety of attractions, facilities, resorts and themed environments.
• Monitor project budget within the job scope and schedule within approved objectives for attractions and refurbishments.
• Review development criteria to ensure delivery is correct and complete.
• Direct procurement, selection, contracting and performance of architectural, engineering and technical designers.
• Hire and develop the necessary project team for implementation and opening of attractions.
• Report on project budget, schedule and progress to upper management; maintain documentation for successful completion.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities per NBCUniversal policy.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Construction management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Architecture or Construction Management degree preferred

License in Architecture or Engineering preferred

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a Construction/Facilities Project Manager for Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR) to lead day-to-day management and development of major land, attractions, and facilities. You will coordinate design decisions, manage budgets, schedules, and teams to open projects within scope.

Responsibilities include supervising Architects/Engineers and other specialists, ensuring safety and quality, and delivering projects on time and within budget.