Senior Manager, Architecture and EngineeringDesign(UKProject)

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Studios in Orlando is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Architecture & Engineering Design within Creative Studio, directing design coordination with external vendors and internal teams to align with the overall creative and facility plan vision.

You will oversee program requirements, vendor selection, and project documentation, ensuring readiness for transition to the project development team while supporting DEI initiatives and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management required.
• Professional license in architecture and/or engineering preferred.
• 9+ years of experience in management and development of Entertainment or Hospitality projects.

Responsibilities

• Directs coordination between design team and Architecture/Engineering vendors; ensures design intent and transition readiness.
• Define FOH/BOH program requirements through interfaces with business, operations, and creative teams.
• Manage RFP process, vendor selection, proposals, and contract changes with vendors.
• Monitor progress reports and address trends and changes in projects.
• Promote best-in-class culture and DEI alignment; adapt to change.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Professional license in architecture/engineering preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Architecture & Engineering Design - Creative directs the management of the Architectural & Engineering Design and programming documentation effort within Creative Studio and projects. Responsible for the coordination of work of outside contract firms, project partners, stakeholders, and other in-house teams to ensure projects are consistent with and in support of the overall creative and facility plan vision. Serves as a department resource for Creative projects. Supports approved strategies into short-term and mid-term objectives and plans. Ensures team collaborates and prepares for project transition to the project development team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the coordination between the project design team and the (Facility) Architecture and Engineering vendors including the development of all preliminary facility program input and any other exhibits needed to convey design intent. Actively participate in the preparation of the design drawings and exhibits. Reviews the drawings and specifications to ensure that they meet the creative and design intent, satisfy the development criteria and are complete and accurate for transition to the project development team.
• Accountable for team's ability to Identify, develop and define FOH and BOH Program requirements by ongoing interface with UPR Business teams, Operational teams and Creative Teams. Ensure program requirements are thoroughly addressed, vetted, incorporated and met within the project design efforts to ensure creative and technical delivery, operational functionality, thorough and quality design, and cost effectiveness.
• Supports the management of the Facility Architecture and Engineering scope of work / request for proposal documents, the selection and pre-qualification of potential Architecture and Engineering vendors, the response to questions / clarification during the proposal process, the analysis of the proposals and the development of the recommendation for the vendors. Reviews requests for additional services, preparation of directives, the negotiation of all changes and the incorporation of any agreed upon changes into the vendors agreement.
• Reviews weekly and monthly progress reports on the status of each project and other outside Architecture and Engineering design efforts. Directs efforts to address trends and changes.
• Actively contributes to best-in-class culture by embracing change, collaborating with others at various levels, learning from adversity and driving for solutions. Aligns to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion focus across corporate culture and business.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Must have strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.Professional license in architecture and/or engineering is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

9+ years of experience in the management and development of Entertainment or Hospitality based projects such as Theme Parks, Hotels, Retail, Food/Beverage, and Entertainment venues; or equivalent combination of education and experience. knowledge and experience of theme park projects including operations, maintenance, major ride/show systems, and construction is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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