JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for managing all stages of construction to include ensuring all construction objectives and standards are met, finding solutions to problems as they arise, ensuring all equipment and materials are available on-site as needed, interfacing with city, county and governmental reviewers and inspectors, managing the relationship with general contractors and direct vendors, coordinating with creative and ride/show staff 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: Interfaces with general contractors, subcontractors, and local city inspectors. Verifies all third-party inspections are completed and passed, and city final inspections are completed and passed by the city 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: RFI’s, 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 on-site monitoring and quality control function.
- Pre-Construction Phase: Becomes familiar with the Creative concept package and monitors the development of construction documents. Assists with the pre-qualification 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 mock-ups 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.
- Bid/Award Phase: Assists in the preparation of Request for Proposals. Prepares 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: Manages and resolves punch lists and close out processes. Reviews final submittals for accuracy and completeness. Assists in the preparation of an overall project post-mortem.
- 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: Directly supervises 0-5 Exempt and 0-1 Non-Exempt team members; Indirectly supervises efforts of vendors and contractors assembled to support specific project-related tasks. Number and types of staff will vary dependent upon the project.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Practical construction knowledge with proven experience as a builder superintendent or construction manager.
- Must be a well-organized self-starter 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.
EDUCATION: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in Engineering and/or Construction Management, or a related field is required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
EXPERIENCE: 7+ 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.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
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