Assistant Manager, Architecture & Engineering Design

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

For Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR), assists the Architecture & Engineering Design Manager with oversight and management of the Architectural and Engineering design and construction administration efforts for the assigned project. Assists the Architecture & Engineering Design Manager with the development of drawings and sketches required to design and plan new theme park venues including the review of the Architectural and Engineering designs from outside firms. Provides drawings, sketches, and solutions for the contractor during the construction administration phase.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide drawings and sketches in support of the Facility Design Manager and the project team including completing architectural drawings in AutoCAD to support the creative project assigned to. Providing electronic 3-D modeling services in Sketch Up or other formats that accurately and clearly depict the architectural design intent. Ability to assemble documentation into a presentation format utilising Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint and/or other digital formats.
• Monitors construction in the field including identifying and resolving discrepancies between the construction drawings and / or the design intent. Participates in the management and response to the various requests for information. Assists the Facility Design Manager with the evaluation of the Architecture and Engineering vendor’s response to requests for information and the preparation of modification documents. Responsible for providing clarifications and in-field solutions to the contractor during construction utilising drawings, sketches, and 3-D electronic models.
• Participates in the management of the Architecture and Engineering vendors through the construction phase of the project. Reviews the drawings to make sure that the creative design intent is maintained during the preparation of design documents by the Architecture and Engineering vendors and other outside parties.
• Attends weekly project, contractor, Architectural and Engineering vendor meetings. Assists with the coordination between the Architecture and Engineering vendors and the Ride / Show vendors including the development of all preliminary final facility impacts.
• Responsible for providing aesthetic design, colour boards, sketching and drafting needed to convey the design intent to outside Architectural and Engineering firms.
• Provides drawings, program and other design / technical information required to support the development of the Architecture and Engineering scope of work / request for proposal documents, and assists the Facility Design Manager with the responses to questions / clarification during the proposal process.
• Assists the Facility Design Manager with the management of the Architecture / Engineering schedule for facility design and with the monitoring of the Architecture and Engineering vendors required schedule to ensure that they meet their milestone delivery dates in a timely manner.
• Supports with various administrative elements e.g. presentations, directives.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management is required.
• Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
• Registered Architect or Engineer is preferred.
• Turn-key projects experience, specifically within the entertainment/theme park industry.
• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Required relevant design and construction/project management experience.
• Hand and computer drawing and drafting skills required.
• Experience with Auto CAD, AutoDesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Bluebeam, Sketch Up, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint required.
• Knowledge of forecasting and budget allocation techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.