Project Manager (Themed Entertainment, Attractions and/or Hospitality)

Cuningham•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

At Cuningham, we design a better world with deep respect for the real one. Our Themed Entertainment & Hospitality team partners with world-class clients to create immersive environments that spark imagination, inspire connection, and bring stories to life, designing attractions, destinations, and experiences that captivate guests of all ages. Blending creativity with technical excellence, we transform bold ideas into unforgettable places, guided by a shared belief that great design should be selfless: built for the guest, not the ego. We're looking for a Project Manager who has successfully led Themed Entertainment, Attractions and/or Hospitality projects from concept through completion — someone who brings curiosity, craft, and care to every phase of delivery. If you're energized by collaborating with creative, multidisciplinary teams, navigating complex project challenges, and pushing bold ideas while staying grounded in what's feasible and durable, we'd love to meet you. This role is ideal for an experienced project manager who thrives at the intersection of creativity, leadership, and project delivery.

Requirements

8+ years of project management experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Demonstrated experience managing Themed Entertainment , Attraction s and/or Hospitality projects through multiple phases of design and construction.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture , Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery while balancing design excellence, technical quality, schedule, and budget.
Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, contracts, staffing, forecasting, and financial management .
Experience building trusted client relationships and successfully managing multiple concurrent projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project (or similar), AIA Contracts, and Deltek Vantagepoint.
Familiarity with Revit, Forma , and Miro.
Excellent communication, leadership, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
A collaborative leadership style and a passion for delivering immersive environments that create memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

Lead themed entertainment, attractions and/or hospitality projects of all sizes from proposal through completion, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
Build and lead high-performing project teams in partnership with Project Executives and project leadership.
Develop project scopes, fees, schedules, labor plans, and work plans while monitoring progress throughout the project lifecycle.
Proactively identify when project activities fall outside the contracted scope of services; initiate timely conversations with the client and project team, and obtain formal approval for any additional services required.
Coordinate architecture, interiors, engineering, specialty consultants, and creative teams to deliver highly coordinated project documentation.
Manage project financial performance, resource planning, forecasting, and staffing using Deltek Vantagepoint and other project management tools.
Foster strong client relationships through proactive communication, collaboration, and exceptional project leadership.
Identify project risks, resolve complex project challenges, and collaborate with leadership to develop creative solutions.
Administer owner and consultant contracts while facilitating effective communication among clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, interviews, client presentations, and project pursuits.