Project Manager (Falcon’s Attractions)

Falcon's Creative Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon's Creative Group in Orlando, FL seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end design/build/install projects in the themed entertainment space. You will guide bids through execution, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and quality.

You will be the primary client interface, build strong relationships, and develop comprehensive plans covering scope, schedule, cost, and risk. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project management or leading large teams.
• Strong knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
• Proficiency in project management processes, techniques, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of design/build/install projects from bid through closeout.
• Serve as the primary customer interface and maintain strong client relationships.
• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule, cost, risk, and communications.
• Communicate project plans and provide direction on resource assignments and allocations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish priorities within budget and schedule constraints.
• Manage project execution and change control, mitigate scope creep, and drive profitability.
• Coordinate with Scheduler and Cost Analyst to update ETC weekly.
• Provide regular status updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

People management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Change management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

Falcon's Attractions is an award-winning pioneer in the themed entertainment industry. We specialize in advanced ride and show systems, custom engineering solutions, and standalone products and services that push the boundaries of innovation and storyte Responsible for the overall leadership, direction, coordination, planning, implementation, and execution of project plans. This includes monitoring, controlling, and closing out specific projects to ensure alignment with company strategy, commitments, and goals. Oversees the people, tools, and processes used to plan, manage, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):

• Lead the full lifecycle of design/build/install projects, from bid and proposal through planning, engineering, production, assembly, testing, installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, maintaining strong customer relationships throughout the project.
• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule, cost, critical expenditures/long-lead items, stakeholder engagement, communication, resource allocation, quality, health/safety/environment, change control, lessons learned, earned value reporting, and project closeout.
• Communicate project plans and provide direction on resource assignments and allocations to team members.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders-including project team leaders, internal leadership, and customers-to establish and communicate priorities that support project goals within approved budget and schedule constraints.
• Manage project execution and scope change control, including identifying and mitigating scope creep, resolving issues, and managing risks. Champion the conversion of changes into additional project profitability.
• Coordinate with the Project Scheduler and Cost Analyst to update the Estimate to Complete (ETC) on a weekly basis.
• Provide regular project status updates to senior leadership, including progress reports, issue identification, corrective actions, and budget/schedule variance analysis.

Note: The above duties are not exhaustive. Flexibility is a key requirement in operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May directly supervise the Project Engineer and other assigned project staff.
• Indirectly supervises the broader project team, including Assistant Project Managers, Production Coordinators, Engineers, Designers, Technicians, and Administrative Support.

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports directly to the Program Manager.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project management or leading large teams.
• Strong knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
• Proficiency in project management processes, techniques, and tools.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Project management
  • People management
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk management
  • Change management
  • Logic scheduling

Key Competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Planning and organization
• Decision-making
• Communication
• Leadership and influence
• Delegation
• Teamwork
• Negotiation
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time.
• Experience in the theme park or entertainment industry is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions without direct supervision.

About Us:

Falcon's Beyond is a visionary innovator in immersive storytelling, sitting at the intersection of three potential high growth business opportunities: content, technology, and experiences.

• Falcon's Creative Group creates master plans, designs attractions and experiential entertainment, and produces content, interactives and software.
• Falcon's Beyond Destinations develops a diverse range of entertainment experiences using both Falcon's Beyond owned and third party licensed intellectual property, spanning location-based entertainment, dining, and retail.
• Falcon's Beyond Brands endeavors to bring brands and intellectual property to life through animation, movies, licensing and merchandising, gaming as well as ride and technology sales.

Falcon's Beyond also invents immersive rides, attractions and technologies for entertainment destinations around the world. FALCON'S BEYOND and its related trademarks are owned by Falcon's Beyond. Falcon's is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Learn more at falconsbeyond.com.

Falcon's Treehouse, LLC is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen. We are an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive, diverse, and innovative environment for our employees. We provide all qualified applicants with employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, ancestry, national origin, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws. Falcon's Treehouse, LLC is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability with the job application process, please contact us at 407.909.9350 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.