Assistant Project Director

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Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, GBR
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Senior level
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NBCUniversal has a rich history of evolving the media and entertainment industry.
The Role
Lead and manage all phases of attraction development—planning, design, construction, fabrication, delivery and commissioning—ensuring budget, schedule, quality, creative and operational objectives. Oversee contractors, vendors, procurement, document control, budget/schedule tracking, design coordination, staffing, reporting, and EHS compliance to deliver the attraction on schedule and within budget.
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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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Job Description
For Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR), responsible for....... directing and managing all aspects of the development of an attraction, including all planning, design, construction, fabrication, delivery, and commissioning required to open the attraction within the assigned budget while meeting quality, schedule, creative, guest experience, and operational requirements.
Organize and establish effective project management; coordinate and manage design decisions, ride and show design/fabrication/commissioning and construction document production; avoid contract claims and disputes; minimize change orders during construction fabrication/implementation phases; effectively manage changes in the attraction; eliminate interface disruptions between project participants; maintain, and where possible improve the attraction schedule and budget; insure quality design, fabrication, construction and commissioning; emphasize "hands-on" management of offsite fabrication and onsite field operations; establish and maintain a competent and experienced staff; implement efficient and timely document control.
  • Construction/Fabrication/Implementation - Responsible for the qualification, procurement, selection, contracting and performance of all Contractors, Vendors, Manufacturers, Fabricators, etc. required to complete the attraction. Ensure that all project procedures are being followed as it relates to Correspondence, RFI's, Directives, Shop Drawings, Submittals, Meeting Minutes, Punch Lists, Deficiency Lists, Notices, Pay Applications, etc. necessary to successfully implement the new attraction.
  • Budget/Scheduling - Responsible for maintaining the attraction project budget and schedule within the targeted objectives set forth during project approval.
  • Creative/Architectural Development - Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the creative/architectural content of the attraction Architectural and Creative team and/or outside consultants. Responsible for the final delivery of the creative/architectural vision that meets the initial objectives set forth during the concept development.
  • Design Management - Responsible for the performance of any and all Architectural, Creative, Ride and Show Engineering and Technical Designers hired to complete the design phase of the attraction. Responsible for the successful completion of the design that meets the creative/architectural intent within the budget and schedule established for the attraction.
  • Personnel Management - Assists in the hiring and selection of the necessary project team required to implement the attraction. Responsible for the performance of each of the project team individuals as it relates to the successful opening of the attraction.
  • Project Reporting - Responsible for the management, tracking and reporting of all the necessary project components inclusive of budget, schedule and progress of the attraction to the Sr Director, Projects. Responsible to maintain accurate documentation necessary to insure a successful project completion within the targeted budget and schedule.
  • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a Creative, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field is required.

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Creative, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
  • Experience directing and managing development of attractions or large construction projects including planning, design, construction, fabrication and commissioning
  • Experience with procurement, contractor/vendor selection, contracting and contract performance management
  • Proven ability to maintain project budget and schedule for capital projects
  • Experience coordinating creative/architectural content and technical design teams (ride/show engineering, designers)
  • Experience managing construction/fabrication documentation and document control (RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, punch lists)
  • Understanding of Environmental, Health & Safety policies and ability to participate in EHS responsibilities

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