Assistant Project Manager, Theme Park Projects

Universal Studios; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in our Technical Services PMO to independently manage small-scale projects and support larger, high-complexity efforts within approved scope, budget, and schedule. You will coordinate with vendors, stakeholders, and internal teams, administer contracts, monitor costs, and oversee project controls, risk management, and quality to ensure on-time delivery.

This role offers benefits and opportunities to contribute to major theme park and media

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction, engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years of project management, construction, engineering, or related experience; owner-representative and theme park experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating or managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical, engineering, construction, and contract documentation.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned smaller or lower-complexity projects through the project lifecycle with supervision.
• Assist PMs on larger, higher-complexity, or safety-critical projects.
• Lead project kick-off meetings and document outcomes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, consultants, contractors, and internal support groups.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation actions; keep stakeholders advised.
• Monitor progress and distribute regular status reports to stakeholders and clients.
• Ensure quality control and proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Technical reading

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, Technical Theatre, Engineering Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Project

Microsoft 365

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in our Technical Services PMO to independently manage small-scale projects and support larger, high-complexity efforts within approved scope, budget, and schedule. You will coordinate with vendors, stakeholders, and internal teams, administer contracts, monitor costs, and oversee project controls, risk management, and quality to ensure on-time delivery.

This role offers benefits and opportunities to contribute to major theme park and media