Manager, Ride and Show Engineering - AVP
Manager, Ride and Show Engineering - AVP
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Job Description
At Universal Creative we design develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.
Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of whats possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together were creating a Universe of fun always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides technical management inclusive of budget and schedule for an attraction or attractions under an area of responsibility. Responsible for the successful specification bid/award design production installation and acceptance testing of Ride and/or Show systems to include Audio Visual and Projection Systems.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages in-field installation test and adjustment of scenic systems to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Works with Facility & Construction team and vendors to ensure a clear line of communication regarding installation test and adjust activities.
- Reviews designs and documentation from vendors ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and specifications. Oversees vendors mock-up prototype and acceptance testing efforts to ensure final installed systems meet scope of work and contract specifications.
- Creates scope of work documentation and awards contracts to vendors based on quantitative requirements derived from interpreting creative intent and employing Universal Specifications.
- Leads design and production reviews at vendor locations ensuring product quality specification conformance and schedule accuracy.
- Develops and oversees project schedules and budgetary demands. Produces scopes of work and manages vendor progress from design through installation ensuring alignment with schedule and budget.
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy procedures training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A successful candidate would be able to perform the following to include but not be limited to:
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to organize and manage a complex series of tasks and vendor(s) to develop and implement show and ride systems.
- Strength in schedule analysis and contract management required.
SCOPE:
Comfortable Influencing decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will. Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with frequently changing situations.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree in applicable technical field required (examples include but are not limited to AV Production AV Technology Visual Effects) or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience; Advanced Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
5 years experience in direct theme park-specific technical/engineering roles supporting Audio/Visual/Projection systems required (examples include but are not limited to audio systems video display technology projection systems acoustics projection mapping laser systems) or similar experience in related technical field.3 Years: Projects experience within the scenic/entertainment/theme park industry required. Any experience in Theme park development construction show and ride systems design or fabrication is preferred.
Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
