NBCUniversal
Assistant Director, Projects
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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.
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Job Summary
For Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR), this position is responsible for the day-to-day management and development of all construction and/or renovations of major land, attraction, resorts, walkways, and waterways, back of house support buildings, parking structures, and any new facilities. This will include planning, budgeting, scheduling, estimating, design, construction, fabrication, delivery, and commissioning required to open the project within the assigned budget, quality, schedule, creative, and guest experience targets.
Major Responsibilities
Construction/Fabrication/Implementation
- Responsible for coordinating and managing design decisions and construction document production; avoiding contract claims and disputes; minimizing change orders during construction phases; effectively managing changes in the project; eliminating interface disruptions between project participants; maintaining, and where possible improving the project schedule and budget; ensuring quality design and construction work; emphasizing “hands-on” management of field operations; establishing and maintaining a competent and experienced staff; implementing efficient and timely document control.
- Reviewing all scope of work as well as design of all attractions, facilities, resorts, and themed environments for reliability and safety.
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Budget/Scheduling
- Responsible for daily monitoring of project budget within the job scope, and schedule within the targeted objectives set forth during project approval for new attractions, facilities, resorts, and themed environments, as well as refurbishments and enhancements.
- Review development criteria to make sure projects are delivered correctly and completely.
Creative/Design/Architectural Management
- Responsible for the qualification, procurement, selection, contracting, and performance of all Architectural, Engineering, and Technical designers hired to complete the facility design phase of the project. Direct the successful delivery of projects while maintaining creative/architectural intent within the established budget and schedule and while meeting the initial objectives set forth during the concept development.
Personnel Management
- Responsible for the hiring and selection of the necessary project team required to implement the project. Responsible for the performance of each of the project team individuals as it relates to the successful opening of new attractions. Responsible for the development and growth of the project team.
Project Reporting
- Responsible for the management, tracking, and reporting of all the necessary project components inclusive of budget, schedule, and progress of the project to upper management. Responsible for maintaining accurate documentation necessary to ensure a successful project completion within the targeted budget and schedule.
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- Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
- License in Architecture or Engineering is preferred.
- Experience required in the facility maintenance field with specific training and experience with facility maintenance and inspection; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Supervises members of the facility project team. Size of the facility project team varies from team to team. The project team consists of Architects, Engineers, Project Managers, Schedulers, Estimators, Technical personnel ranging from 3 – 15 people in addition to the management of outside Architects, Construction Management, Scheduling, Estimating, Technical, Import, and Procurement consultants.
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.
- 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 [email protected].
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