Vice President, Development & Delivery

Universal Studios; California (MO); On-site; USD 215,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Vice President of Development & Delivery to provide strategic oversight of destination and design development, including major attractions, CityWalk, hotels, and landscapes. You will lead budgeting, scheduling, design, construction, and guest-experience targets within approved budgets.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage external vendors, ensure safety standards, and partner with HR on talent development for project teams, delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of experience in resort design and development of Entertainment or Hospitality projects.
• Proven experience leading a team through large complex attraction and resort projects.
• 15+ years of experience managing external vendors and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership on master plan design, including roadways, landscaping, hotels, CityWalk, and parking structures.
• Oversee procurement, contracting, and performance of Contractors, Vendors, Designers, and Fabricators for major developments.
• Ensure designs meet Universal’s quality and safety standards and align with budget, schedule, and guest experience targets.
• Lead HR partnerships for hiring and development of project teams; foster team growth and engagement.
• Deliver final guest experiences that meet approved objectives and ensure seamless handoffs to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting & scheduling

Vendor management

Strategic oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The VP of Development & Delivery is responsible for providing strategic oversight and business direction of destination and design development, including major attractions, food & retail, and live entertainment venues, such as CityWalk; parking structures; and destination-wide landscapes. Leads all planning, budgeting, scheduling, estimating, design, construction, fabrication, and project completion within the assigned budget, quality, schedule, creative and guest experience targets. This may include the development of new Theme Parks, Attractions and destination elements

• Provides strategic oversight and business leadership on the design and layout of the master plan to include roadways with connections to municipal highways, landscaping, hotels, CityWalk, and parking structures.
• Responsible for the prequalification, procurement, selection, contracting and performance of all Contractors, Vendors, Manufacturers, Fabricators, etc. required to complete the development of the assigned Major Development. Ensure that all project procedures are being followed as it relates to Correspondence, RFI’s, Directives, Shop Drawings, Submittals, Meeting Minutes, Punch Lists, Deficiency Lists, Notices, Pay Applications, etc. necessary to successfully implement the assigned Major Development.
• Oversees multi-destination construction to ensure all designs are being built according to intent and that they all meet Universal’s high standards of quality and safety. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established USH policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Partner with Human Resources on the hiring and selection of the necessary project teams required to implement the projects with an eye towards engagement and inclusion of your Team Members.
• Lead the development and growth of Creative Hollywood Team Members, encouraging career conversations, succession planning, participation in TSAT initiatives, and communicating business updates to the Team.
• Responsible for maintaining the overall project budget and schedule within the targeted objectives set forth during project approvals.
• Responsible for the prequalification, procurement, selection, contracting and performance of all Contractors, Vendors, Manufacturers, Fabricators, etc. required to complete the development of new Attractions. Ensure that all project procedures are being followed as it relates to Correspondence, RFI’s, Directives, Shop Drawings, Submittals, Meeting Minutes, Punch Lists, Deficiency Lists, Notices, Pay Applications, etc. necessary to successfully implement the new attractions.
• Oversight of the Team’s management and development of the creative content done by the Creative-core team or outside consultants. Responsible for the final delivery of a guest experience that meets the initial objectives set forth during project approval. Responsible for the prequalification, procurement, selection, contracting and performance of any and all Designers and Vendors contracted to develop creative concepts.
• Oversee and accountable for the Team responsible for the prequalification, procurement, selection, contracting and performing of any and all Architectural, Engineering, Technical Designers and Creative Designers hired to complete the design phase of the attractions and resort development.
• Partner closely with Technical Services and Park Operations to ensure clean and sustainable handoffs and operational readiness.
• Lead complete management and report on all necessary project components inclusive of budget, schedule and progress to executive leaders and business partners.
• Foster strong connections with clients, partners, and stakeholders to build trusted relationships and ensure seamless hand offs and long-term destination success.
• Additional duties as assigned and needed.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
• 15+ years of experience in the resort design 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.
• Proven experience leading a Team through large complex attraction and resort projects from beginning to the end.
• 15+ years of experience managing and negotiating with external vendors and partnerships to include such as Architects, Engineers, Graphic Designers, Construction, Graphic Vendors, etc.
• 15+ years’ experience in the development and management of major projects with hospitality/entertainment/theme parks. Planning requires knowledge of in-depth division operating plan and understanding of overall company goals. Accountable for divisional key performance indicators (Annual Operating Plan, GSAT, & TSAT); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Influences decisions with a high degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain the best outcome and maintain good will.
• Partners with HR, Finance, Operations and Legal to proactively resolve issues, long term work force planning and capital investments and priorities.

Desired Characteristics:

• Licensed to practice Engineering or Architecture is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees and management, and willingness to give assistance to co-workers in other areas.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $215,000 - $280,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].