Project Manager

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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Project Manager for Universal Creative is responsible for managing the design and construction of themed environments at Universal Studios Hollywood. Projects include retail, restaurants, facades, wayfinding graphics, kiosks, carts and area development items. The Project Manager should be a proactive problem solver who also possesses broad knowledge in facility design management, production, scenic techniques and materials. The Project Manager will be working with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. Interaction with internal and external clients requires strong & effective communication & interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

For tenant projects, under guidance of Management:

• Reviews tenant design submissions and manages Universal’s review process.
• Documents review comments and communicates them back to tenant.
• Responsible for following up to ensure those comments were addressed.
• Assist tenant to understand Universal’s standard and practices, building code, and other requirements.
• Monitors tenant progress and communicates status back to team.
• Coordinates tenant’s work with operations and management teams.
• Reviews work to ensure quality of execution.
• Troubleshoots and develops alternate solutions as required.
• Ensures work is done per USH policies.

For Owner-initiated projects, under guidance of Management:

• Works with operating groups to define program.
• Develops the strategy to achieve project on time and on budget. Responsible for driving the project to successful completion.
• Creates and manages project budgets and schedules. Provides continuous report of project statuses with rolling two-week look ahead “next steps” planning.
• Under direction of Management, selects and contracts with appropriate outside resources.
• Reviews change orders for accuracy and cost effectiveness.
• Generates and manages scopes of work.
• Leads project team and coordinates its work.
• Reviews work to ensure quality of design and execution.
• Troubleshoots and develops alternate solutions as required.
• Ensures work is done per USH policies.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of field construction management experience
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating.
• Experience working with building and health department requirements.
• Experience developing scope of work and contracting documentation.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or accredited university, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe Acrobat or Blubeam, and possess solid basic computer skill