Senior Technical Director of Project Administration

Premier Rides; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading theme park company based in St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking a Senior Technical Director of Project Administration to support and manage the project administration team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a strong technical understanding of amusement/theme park rides. The role involves managing project schedules, ensuring workflow accountability, and coordinating with vendors and project teams. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience, preferably in the attractions industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical Systems.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage the project administration team.
• Establish and monitor action item lists and project schedules.
• Ensure continuity of workflow and accountability for task completion.
• Oversee coordination of global and domestic shipping.
• Maintain weekly progress reports on fabrication.
• Coordinate design reviews and meetings.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Technical understanding of amusement/theme park rides

Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite

Strong personnel, project and time management skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Detail-oriented and organized

Fluency in additional language(s)

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Technical Director of Project Administration

Premier Rides is seeking a highly motivated, technically experienced, and energetic self-starter with a background in Accounting or Bookkeeping knowledge to handle fabrication/construction processes and act as a liaison between Premier Rides and the client. Candidate must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and be familiar with Microsoft Project. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience, preferably with some experience in the attractions industry.

This position is based out of the Premier Rides St. Petersburg, Florida office. No remote.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Assertive with talent to develop long-term relationships with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication is a must, as well as a heightened sense of urgency and passion for exceptional customer service.
• Experienced in Mechanical and/or Electrical Systems
• Be able to read engineering drawings and understand the technical complexities of amusement/theme park rides.
• Excellent typing and grammar skills.
• Possess articulate, precise phone voice and have presentation / social skills to interact with vendors, leadership and clients.
• Strong personnel, project and time management skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, strong written / verbal communication skills. Fluency in additional language(s) a plus.
• Ability to sort through raw data and produce a matrix.
• Motivated team leader with ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite. Knowledge of MS Project a plus.
• Works well under pressure, willingness to meet tight deadlines.
• Multi-tasker who can adjust to frequently changing priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and manage the project administration team.
• Establish and monitor action item lists and project schedules. Guide teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure continuity of workflow and accountability for task completion.
• Work with team to issue contracts, purchase orders, and payment to vendors.
• Oversee coordination of global and domestic shipping.
• Maintain weekly progress reports on fabrication.
• Issue customer invoices and payment follow up.
• Perform cost tracking of new ride and service projects.
• Coordinate design reviews and meetings.
• Interface with project teams, finance team and other senior leadership.
• Must be willing to work the hours required to complete tasks, including evenings and weekends, depending on deadlines and workload.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

A minimum education requirement of an Associate or Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Business Administration is preferred. If this education is not available, the equivalent in professional experience is needed.