Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity, contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. There are also roles that require being on-site full time. Limited remote opportunities may be available within specific departments. You’ll learn more about this during the recruitment process.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for efficient back house facility coordination of space allocation and layout, communication services, furniture, fixtures and equipment design, and planning of facility expansion and/or modification of Universal Orlando.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for space management standards, planning and design property wide for both short and long range planning. Performs routine, non-routine and complex design tasks requiring the operation and application of Computer Aided Design equipment. Utilizes techniques, skills and design rules and specifications to prepare layout, determine scales, renditions, variations, etc required in a full range of design requirements. Maintains churn rates and Facilities Management metrics for use in yearly master space planning.
• Provides full spectrum Facilities Management services for offsite locations (leased and/or owned; retail, etc) to include maintenance/repair and OSHA compliance issues. In partnership with the Director, Facilities Management, develops 10 year maintenance plan focusing on energy cost containment and preventative maintenance planning in order to minimize capital expenditures.
• Maintains backstage furniture/fixture standards. Approves and or purchases all backstage Office furniture and fixtures. Oversees redeployment of furniture/fixture assets within Universal Orlando backstage properties. Researches current industry trends for furniture/fixtures, taking into consideration best ergonomic practices and product life cycle planning.
• Serves as Project Manager for execution of all major property moves. Develops project plan, develops timelines, prepares cost analysis, determines and manages budget, identifies vendor/contractor scope, and manages physical moves. Works directly with resort-wide leadership in developing space planning strategy ensuring operating needs are met. Supervises all contract labor to ensure efficiency in delivery to scope.
• Negotiates both master and local vendor contracts and agreements for facilities maintenance and FFE. Maintains relationships as well as developing scope of work, scheduling work with vendors concerning preventative maintenance, repairs, and FF&E scope such as installation and/or reconfigurations. Serves as contract representative in ensuring scope of work is completed as per contract.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SCOPE: Influences decisions requiring high degree of tact. Must have the comfort and ability to make in-the-moment field decisions as well as work through possible implications/impacts of such decisions.

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree (AA) required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years Facility Management or space planning required
• CAD required
• ; or equivalent combination of education and experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Must have strong relationship and collaboration skills in order to work across various functions and influence specific direction. Deep understanding of the functional aspects of all areas is necessary to ensure facility design decisions best support the business function. Must have skill and diplomacy in managing indirect talent. Builds and leads appropriate teams based on facilities management project scope made up from contractor, vendor, and UO team talent. Provides scope, timeline, expectations and direction.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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