Sr. Manager, Architecture and Engineering Design

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

20h

About The Position

At Universal Creative, the Senior Manager, Architecture and Engineering Design - Creative directs the management of architectural and engineering design and programming documentation within Creative Studio and its projects. The role coordinates outside contract firms, project partners, stakeholders, and in-house teams to ensure projects support the overall creative and facility-plan vision. It serves as a department resource for Creative projects, supports approved strategies through short- and mid-term objectives and plans, and prepares teams for project transition to the project development team. The position directs coordination between project design teams and facility architecture and engineering vendors, participates in preparing design drawings and exhibits, and reviews drawings and specifications for creative intent, development criteria, completeness, and accuracy. It is accountable for identifying and defining front-of-house and back-of-house program requirements with business, operations, and creative teams, and ensuring those requirements are addressed in the project design. The role also supports vendor scope development and selection, proposal analysis, contract changes, and review of project progress reports. The manager contributes to a collaborative, solution-oriented culture, aligns with the company's DE&I focus, and follows Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
9 or more years of experience managing and developing entertainment- or hospitality-based projects, such as theme parks, hotels, retail, food and beverage, or entertainment venues, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Professional license in architecture and/or engineering.
Knowledge and experience with theme park projects, including operations, maintenance, major ride/show systems, and construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Direct coordination between project design teams and facility architecture and engineering vendors, including development of preliminary facility program input and exhibits that convey design intent.
Participate in preparing design drawings and exhibits.
Review drawings and specifications to ensure they meet creative and design intent, satisfy development criteria, and are complete and accurate for transition to the project development team.
Identify, develop, and define front-of-house and back-of-house program requirements through ongoing engagement with business, operations, and creative teams.
Ensure program requirements are addressed, vetted, incorporated, and met in project design to support creative and technical delivery, operational functionality, design quality, and cost effectiveness.
Support management of facility architecture and engineering scopes of work and request-for-proposal documents; vendor selection and prequalification; proposal questions and clarifications; proposal analysis; and vendor recommendations.
Review requests for additional services, prepare directives, negotiate changes, and incorporate agreed changes into vendor agreements.
Review weekly and monthly reports on project and outside architecture and engineering design progress, and direct efforts to address trends and changes.
Contribute to a collaborative, solution-oriented culture by embracing change, learning from adversity, and collaborating across levels.
Align with the corporate culture and business focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Follow established Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.