Sr Manager Facility Projects & Scenic Production

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 Senior Manager, Facility Projects & Scenic Production is responsible for the proper planning and sequencing of all scenic construction projects, themed maintenance tasks, and show quality driven requests for the entire park. While the entire team is striving to provide the best park excellence to our partners and guests, the Senior Manager is leading the charge and ensuring the goals and objectives of the projects are accomplished, the time frames are met, and both management and technicians have clear direction and focus. Responsibilities include client interface, cost & schedule estimating, production planning, design development, construction management, material and labor cost control, team leadership, financial reporting, project execution, budget building, vendor relations, and quality control. This position has the primary responsibility planning, assigning, and reviewing work completed by technicians in a union environment. This role is responsible for establishing a best-in-class Theme Park/Resort Industry team environment that exceeds client expectations of communication, responsiveness and quality of service.

Responsibilities:

Management of Union Technicians:

• Establishes and maintains high Show Quality standards and practices, providing direction, training and direct supervision for all trades within the department (Construction, Electric, Paint, Mill, Sign Shop). Provides expertise and vision for a staff of 50 technicians.
• Manages workflow through the department of both routine and assigned tasks and output of the technicians to ensure high show quality.

• Ensure timely closure of work orders performed by maintenance technicians.
• Engage and walk with clients, provide expertise and support on their projects. Conduct consistent park walks, determine priorities to technicians and direct their focus accordingly.
• Have a strong understanding of the stock materials, with an eye on current and future material expenses. Maintain inventory for preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance operations.

• Managing and directing hourly union staff in accurately reporting time via Timekeeper and correcting any issues.
• Manage all safety training metrics and compliance of all employees. Ensure union contract regulations are being properly met, technicians are operating their work efficiently and safely, and management is supported.
• Direct both technicians and management to ensure vision is aligned and deadlines are being met.
• Lead weekly shift meetings for technicians and daily stand up meetings with management.
• Serves as main point of contact between Technical Services and Creative Show Quality department.

Project Execution Group Support:

• Supports daily operation of USH Technical Services Project Execution Group (PEG) with regards to all trades (Construction, Electric, Paint, Mill, and Sign Shop).
• Perform job walks with clients, collect bid estimates from forepersons, and solicit bids from subcontractors to provide clients with a complete bid package.
• Provides clients update on project status, compl