Project Controls Manager

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

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Job Description

• Assist Project Managers in development of initial project scope, cost, and schedule baselines.
• Review and analyze project metrics, including but not limited to budget, schedule, scope, and quality
• This includes tracking actuals, adjusting projections, and analyzing/reporting variances
• Collaborate with Project Managers and finance partners on monthly cost reports, cash flows, and any other needed financial reporting.
• Regularly analyze all project cost variances at a portfolio level to ensure actual/forecasted spends are on track to meet annual targets. Proactively communicate changes in forecasted annual spending with finance partners for overall business strategic planning.
• Process and track invoices for projects. Ensure invoices are accurate and paid on-time. Analyze contractors’ invoicing trends vs projected and communicate discrepancies with Project Manager for further follow-up and action.
• Quality control directives and change orders for misalignment with contractor standard terms, scope gaps, and redundant scope. Track project change orders and analyze common causes (unforeseen conditions, code compliance, new scope, etc.) to drive future improvements in scope development across the portfolio.
• Ensure proper change management is followed throughout project lifecycles.
• Track and maintain project schedules in collaboration with Project Managers. Ensure schedules include progress measurement reporting.
• Prepare graphs, diagrams, and other reports to illustrate cost and schedule performance on projects and across portfolio.
• Identify potential project risks/opportunities and their impacts. Recommend strategies to mitigate and/or capitalize on each.
• Support RSP Sr. Manager with portfolio resource management by tracking and evaluating resource usage on projects across the portfolio.
• Track and evaluate common third-party resources used by RSP team and other division partners. Strategize with partners to balance contractor workload across the business.
• Analyze overall portfolio performance to develop lessons learned and drive improvements to future project development/execution and to project reporting tools/processes.
• Develop and maintain portfolio tools, processes, and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance/Accounting, Business, or related field
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with project controls, project management, or project accounting in an engineering, construction, manufacturing, or related environment (themed entertainment industry preferred)
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Other Requirements

• Requires knowledge of the principals of cost estimating, scheduling, finance, and contract administration
• Experience with financial management software (SAP preferred)
• Experience with project management software
• Must have strong project analyst skills and project controls experience
• Ability to accurately interpret contractual documents and contract modifications.
• Must have strong time and cost management skills, as well as strong quality management and procurement management skills
• Must possess strong communication management skills including proficient oral and written communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with wide variety of people with diverse background of all levels and disciplines
• Able to efficiently and effectively handle multiple and shifting priorities
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office products including Outlook, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Project

Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000; bonus eligible

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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