Vice President, Architecture and Engineering – Universal Creative
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Universal Creative we design develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences 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
The Vice President Architecture & Engineering (A&E) shapes the creation of world-class experiences that ignite the thrill of being fully alive. As the functional leader for A&E services this executive provides strategic vision and expertise across design engineering sustainability compliance and delivery of immersive theme park venues attractions landscapes back-of-house facilities and new parks on a global scale. The role drives execution by advancing digital design innovation establishing global standards and deploying tools and systems that ensure quality consistency and efficiency. Leading the Universal Creative A&E Department the Vice President champions organizational culture mentors global teams and fosters collaboration with portfolio and project leadership divisional partners and cross-divisional and Company key stakeholders.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set and drive the global Architecture & Engineering (A&E) strategy ensuring functional integration of facility design ride/show engineering and creative vision to deliver world-class guest experiences.
- Provide functional leadership for a global team of A&E leaders establishing standards and driving consistency quality and innovation across all projects and portfolios.
- Develop implement and maintain A&E standards methodologies scopes of work and digital platforms to streamline delivery ensure compliance and align with long-term strategic objectives.
- Serve as a strategic partner and leader to portfolio and project teams globally providing guidance on procurement milestone execution permitting and government engagement.
- Oversee quality control and risk management processes ensuring designs meet cost parameters and projects are delivered on time on budget on brand and on strategy.
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy procedures training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic and creative environment
- Ability to effectively present information to senior executive leadership.
- Ability to influence decisions with a high degree of tact & diplomacy.
- Ability to make critical decisions in complex high-pressure situations to drive project success.
- Ability to read analyze and interpret A&E design and construction drawings/specifications technical drawings/specifications financial reports schedules and legal documents.
- Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Expertise in A&E procurement permitting compliance strategies and government engagement.
- Expertise with digital design platforms and Virtual Design & Construction workflows.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to earn trust and credibility. Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and with a wide range of stakeholders both individually and in groups.
- Knowledge of identifying assessing and mitigating risks to ensure project success.
- Passionate and knowledgeable about the themed entertainment industry and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
EDUCATION
- Master of Architecture Engineering or Construction strongly preferred; or equivalent related experience.
- Licensed Architect (NCARB certified)
EXPERIENCE
12 years of experience successfully managing and delivering complex large-scale and high-profile projects preferably in the areas of resort development attractions themed experiences and destinations. Global experience preferred.
Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- React Native
- AI
- Enterprise Software
- React
- Node.js
- Redis
- AWS
- Software Development
- IOS
- Team Management
- Product Development
- Mobile Applications
