Senior Manager Construction

Universal Orlando Resort believes inperson collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. There are also roles that require being onsite full time. Limited remote opportunities may be available within specific departments. Youll learn more about this during the recruitment process.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for overseeing all stages of construction and construction team to include ensuring all construction objectives and standards are met forecasting tracking/reporting project costs/revenue and adherence to project estimates finding solutions to problems as they arise ensuring all equipment and materials are available onsite as needed interfacing with city county and governmental reviewers and inspectors managing the relationship with general contractors and direct vendors coordinating with stakeholders to deliver an integrated project partnering with project management and the facility design team to ensure timely construction development and ensuring project(s) are completed on time and within budget.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Construction Phase: Oversees relationship with general contractors subcontractors and inspectors. Verifies all thirdparty inspections are completed and passed and final inspections are completed and passed by the inspector. Ensures compliance with health safety and all other regulations. Conducts ongoing quality inspections. Manages all required construction management processes including but not limited to: RFIs Shop Drawings Directives Submittals Punch Lists Short Form Agreements and other documents as required. Maintains construction schedule and tracking system to track and report all phases of project; regularly reports on status of projects either in person or through written reports or correspondence. Ensures the construction process starts and ends on time and ensures daily and weekly deadlines are met. Performs checklists and reports that aid in controlling aspects of the construction process. Performs constant onsite monitoring and quality control function.
• PreConstruction Phase: Becomes familiar with the company concept package and monitors the development of construction documents. Assists with the prequalification and evaluation of potential construction vendors. Works with general contractors vendors for site/construction sequence and logistics with general contractors vendors and the project team with regards to access insurance etc. required to gain access to the site. Works with general contractors in setting up mockups and samples area. Develops site lay down and access plan for the project(s).
• Design Phase: Assists with review of all various design phase submittals from outside architects and engineers. Reviews design documents for construction completeness corrections and coordination and compiles a list of comments. Reviews existing facility status (if applicable) to evaluate what potential issues need to be addressed by the design documents. Attends design progress review meetings. Provides recommendation for Value Engineering alternatives if required. Coordinates with stakeholder teams to ensure facility inputs are incorporated into construction documents.
• Bid/Award Phase: Assists in the preparation of Request for Proposals. Reviews all documentation required for site access lay down and other logistics for the contractors and vendors for review by project management. Assists in the response to questions for the RFP. Assists in the final evaluation and recommendation process of bids and proposals.
• Closeout Phase: Oversees manages and resolves punch lists and close out processes. Reviews final submittals for accuracy and completeness. Assists in the preparation of an overall project postmortem.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy procedures training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Associate degree (or equivalent) or technical school in Engineering and/or Construction Management or a related field is required.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering and/or Construction Management or a related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 9 years relevant construction/project management experience.
• Previous experience with turnkey projects specifically within the theme park/entertainment industry is preferred;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Practical construction knowledge with proven experience as a builder superintendent or construction manager.
• Must be a wellorganized selfstarter with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise staff including setting goals prioritization of tasks coordinating work and managing time.
• Versatility flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Proficient on Microsoft Office and the use of tablets and smart phones.
• Ability to understand and enforce safety requirements and cautions.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to successfully influence and lead a team.
• Ability to successfully negotiate contracts with vendors and contractors.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement

Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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