Project Manager - Design & Construction

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

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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

• Seven years of project management/construction management in hospitality, commercial and industrial construction.
• Experience dealing with construction projects along or with experience in working in various positions with a general contractor dealing with estimating, budgeting, bidding, field experience dealing with all aspects of projects required.
• Knowledge of project accounting, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, document management, best value contracting, contract management and cost forecasting.
• Experience developing scope of work and contracting documentation.
• Knowledge of project management process and demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of projects. Ability to schedule and track