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JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Show Engineer is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of Rockwork, Scenic Facades, Scenic Interiors, Visual Scenic equipment, and Show Action equipment. This includes oversight of design, development, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with vendors. The role ensures technical management of attractions, focusing on the successful specification, bidding, design, production, installation, and testing of Ride and Show systems, including Set/Scenic elements and Props. The position may oversee multiple direct reports and manage various components of an attraction, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all Show and Ride equipment maintains the highest level of safety in accordance with Universal Specifications, accepted manufacturing practices and applicable standards.
• Provides technical guidance and vendor management of the design, fabrication and day-to-day detailed installation, test, and adjust activities in the field. Vendor management includes participation in all aspects of both technical and project / contract management as it applies to vendor contracts, directives, and change orders.
• Oversees all technical interaction with other project team members, vendors, sub-contractors, and other relevant 3rd parties involved with Show and Ride systems with a focus on scenic systems. Develops an open working relationship with the facility & construction team and vendors to ensure a clear line of communication regarding installation, test, and adjust activities. Builds strong team cohesion and motivation within the attraction technical team.
• Creates scope of work documentation and awards contracts to vendors based on quantitative requirements derived from interpreting creative intent and employing Universal Specifications. Leads enforcement of Show and Ride technical and safety principles to provide a quality product and necessary deliverables.
• Advises, coordinates, and is accountable for the status and engineering quality of Show & Ride systems, including areas of risk or potential future risks.
• 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.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable technical field required (examples include, but are not limited to, Engineering, Technical Theater, Architecture, Set/Scenic Design, Building Construction) or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience;
• Advanced Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years: experience in direct theme park-specific technical/engineering roles supporting scenic elements.
• 5+ years: Required experience in vendor management with significant in-field installation expertise.
• 3-5 years: Preferred experience in contract management, particularly in the theme park or construction industries.
• 7-10 years: Required experience with scenic systems, with theme park-specific experience highly preferred,
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• The following would be considered, but not required:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
  • Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) – Rigging or Electrical Certification
  • OSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry Certification
  • LEED Accreditation (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of engineers and technical staff, ensuring clear communication, performance management, and professional development.
• Project Oversight: Manage multiple aspects of show and ride system projects, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Resource Allocation: Assign tasks and manage workloads within the team, ensuring effective use of resources to meet project objectives.
• Vendor Coordination: Oversee interactions with external vendors, ensuring their work aligns with project specifications and standards.
• Problem Resolution: Provide technical support and troubleshoot complex issues during the design, development, and installation phases.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Monitor and control project budgets and schedules, ensuring that all aspects are completed on time and within financial constraints.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

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

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