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Assistant Manager, Architecture and Engineering Design

Apply now Job no: 637447
Work type: Regular (Full-Time)
Location: Frisco
Categories: Universal Creative - Facilities/Construction

At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas, our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we’re creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Architecture & Engineering Design Manager with oversight and management of the Architectural and Engineering design and construction administration effort for the assigned project. Assists the Architecture & Engineering Design Manager with the development of drawings and sketches required to design and plan new Theme Parks 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 utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Power Point 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 utilizing drawings, sketches, and 3-D electronic models.
  • Participates in the management of the Architecture and Engineering vendors through the design and 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, color 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.
  • 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

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management degree is required. Master’s degree in: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management degree is preferred. Other: Licensed Architect or Engineer

EXPERIENCE

5+ Years: Required Turn-key projects experience, specifically within the entertainment/theme park industry. Required relevant design and construction/project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Hand and Computer drawing and drafting skills required. Experience with AUTO CADD, Sketch Up, Adobe Photoshop, illustrator, and PowerPoint required. Licensed Architect or Engineer is required. Knowledge of forecasting and budget allocation techniques. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Familiarity of international (expatriate assignments) is highly desirable.

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

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