Assistant Technical Manager - Project

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

Summary:

Working in a collaborative production team environment, this role is responsible for managing, and expediting all aspects of technical design and show production support and staff as assigned regarding design, development, fabrication, installation, facility interface, operation, maintenance, and documentation in compliance with codes, and jurisdictional requirements for Entertainment projects. Must assure a flawless, and successful completion in alignment with creative, financial, and schedule targets for marquee and special events, live shows, atmosphere offerings, and special projects in a themed environment. The Assistant Technical Manager participates in these functions at a variety of levels, depending upon the individual project scope/need:

• For large-scale/marquee projects (as assigned), this position will provide support for all these functions, project-wide and/or have shared-accountability for one or more functions within a specific segment/assignment on the project.
• For medium-scale projects (as assigned), this position will provide support for all these functions, project-wide and/or have full-accountability for one or more functions within a specific segment/assignment on the project.
• For small-scale projects (as assigned), this position will have full accountabilities for all combined functions, project wide.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide direct management of project initiatives in all, or portions of areas as assigned related to technical show production, and strategy for project execution including Architecture and Engineering, equipment/systems, construction, scenic, electrical, A/V, and various other technologies
• Work as a direct contact with compliance agencies (Building and Safety, Fire Department, EHS, etc.) specifically responsible to coordinate plan reviews/submittals, permitting, inspections, and documentation, for all required permitting measures 
• Work directly with various internal and external show disciplines and provide technical expertise for development and execution
• Assist Technical Manager in preparing clear and concise scope of work documentation for use in contracts
• Provide technical drafting/design
• Ensure final product meets established artistic, production and compliance standards
• Coordinate design documentation from contractors/vendors with an emphasis on checking for compliance with contractual requirements and specifications
• Monitor qualified vendors, and lead production reviews on-site and at vendor locations. Review product quality, schedule, and specifications for accuracy
• Manage transportation and overall logistics as it relates to individual project needs
• Develop detailed technical schedules, identifying and assembling necessary resources
• Provide site supervision during installation and facility impact phases
• Supporting the Entertainment Production team on completion/wrap-up of new show product and assists with the transition to operational support.

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