Design and Engineering Project Manager

SeaWorld•Orlando, FL

About The Position

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team! Job Description Position Summary and Responsibilities: Manage the execution of multiple, simultaneous capital improvement projects from design concept through construction completion for SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (SEA) theme park(s). Oversee the planning, design, bidding, permitting, issuance of contracts, construction coordination, and project completion for assigned projects. Lead the capital budget development and capital project execution process. Establish, track, and manage project schedules. Oversee and direct consultants throughout all phases of design development. Coordinate and lead project review meetings. Comply with company design standards, and ensure alignment between desired scope and established budget. Coordinate the efforts of project design consultants and contractors with park stakeholders and within park schedules. Collaborates with Park leadership teams to ensure stakeholder needs are appropriately addressed. Position is accountable for strict adherence to established project budgets and schedules, SEA Capital Projects Controls & Procedures, Attractions group direction for projects, SEA Standardization directives, EH&S Polices, and all applicable local or industry codes and standards. Engage and coordinate the efforts of internal resources, including SEA Environmental, Legal, Safety, Engineering, Sourcing, Revenue, and others, as needed to complete assigned projects. Perform other duties as assigned. This position reports to park Design & Engineering (D&E) leadership

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
Five years of construction and project management experience, preferably in a theme park environment.
Demonstrated success in managing the design and/or construction process, as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of the project development and execution process, including programming, design, scheduling, budgeting, estimating, bidding, negotiating, managing the means and methods of construction, as well as overseeing project closeout.
Technical and functional knowledge of site and building systems, as well as code and other related requirements, for site utilities, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, water filtration, fire protection, etc.
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings, technical specifications, project schedules, project estimates, schedule of values, and contractual terms and conditions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization.
Ability to effectively lead a diverse group of design, engineering and technical professionals, and flourish in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment.
Position may require domestic travel.
Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry loads of up to 35 pounds on occasional basis.
Perform tasks that require occasional, bending from waist to floor, kneeling and squatting.
Considerable walking for extended periods and able to work at extreme heights is required.
Position will perform frequent simple hand grasping and fine manipulation (use of keyboard/writing) work.
Position will be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the execution of multiple, simultaneous capital improvement projects from design concept through construction completion for SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (SEA) theme park(s).
Oversee the planning, design, bidding, permitting, issuance of contracts, construction coordination, and project completion for assigned projects.
Lead the capital budget development and capital project execution process.
Establish, track, and manage project schedules.
Oversee and direct consultants throughout all phases of design development.
Coordinate and lead project review meetings.
Comply with company design standards, and ensure alignment between desired scope and established budget.
Coordinate the efforts of project design consultants and contractors with park stakeholders and within park schedules.
Collaborates with Park leadership teams to ensure stakeholder needs are appropriately addressed.
Position is accountable for strict adherence to established project budgets and schedules, SEA Capital Projects Controls & Procedures, Attractions group direction for projects, SEA Standardization directives, EH&S Polices, and all applicable local or industry codes and standards.
Engage and coordinate the efforts of internal resources, including SEA Environmental, Legal, Safety, Engineering, Sourcing, Revenue, and others, as needed to complete assigned projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.