On-Site Project Lead: Capital Projects & Tech Delivery

NBCUniversal

California (MO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Other discounts and perks

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking an experienced project coordinator to support on-site execution of capital projects across rides, shows, and infrastructure, coordinating across project teams, site operations, maintenance, and vendors.

The role acts as the on-site liaison among USH, GAP, Technical Services, Legal, Sourcing, and external partners, ensuring alignment with park operations, safety, and installation sequencing.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in capital project delivery, construction, themed entertainment, or related environments.
  • Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and support on-site execution of multiple capital projects, including rides, shows, and infrastructure scopes.
  • Facilitate daily/weekly coordination across project teams, site operations, maintenance, and vendors.
  • Identify, elevate, and help resolve site-related issues impacting scope, schedule, or cost.
  • Support implementation of project plans, ensuring alignment with site constraints and operational needs.
  • Act as the primary on-site liaison between USH, GAP, Technical Services, Legal, Sourcing, and external partners.
  • Ensure alignment between project teams and park operations, maintenance, and safety stakeholders.
  • Coordinate site access, logistics, installation sequencing, and operational impacts.
  • Support cross-functional communication and decision-making to maintain project momentum.
  • Serve as the on-site technical lead for assigned projects, supporting the review of engineering analyses, technical submittals, design packages, and installation approaches.
  • Provide on-site technical judgment and decision-making to address field conditions, vendor questions, and installation challenges.
  • Translate operational and maintenance needs into clear technical requirements and support alignment with design intent.
  • Ensure technical coordination across disciplines to support constructability, installation, and integration.
  • Ensure all project work complies with applicable local regulations, industry standards, and internal engineering specifications.
  • Plan, manage, and participate in testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities, including verifying systems meet safety, reliability, maintainability, and operational requirements.
  • Track and coordinate resolution of field issues identified during installation and commissioning.
  • Develop and maintain clear, consistent project status reporting (schedule, cost, risks, milestones).
  • Provide regular updates to leadership and remote stakeholders.
  • Track and communicate risks, issues, and mitigation plans in a timely manner.
  • Support maintenance of project schedules and budgets, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Skills

Project coordination
Stakeholder management
Cross-functional coordination
Strong communication
Technical coordination
Field problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking an experienced project coordinator to support on-site execution of capital projects across rides, shows, and infrastructure, coordinating across project teams, site operations, maintenance, and vendors.

The role acts as the on-site liaison among USH, GAP, Technical Services, Legal, Sourcing, and external partners, ensuring alignment with park operations, safety, and installation sequencing.

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