At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destination & Experiences. 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 in the generation of project budget estimates, updates to estimates during the design phases, negotiation of changes to the work during the construction/installation phase and compiles post-mortem cost summaries of the project. This work is performed with significant oversight from project controls / estimating leadership.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the development of estimates, negotiation, and settlement of costs for all changes to the work (including specialty ride & show scopes) throughout the project.
• Utilizing project costs, develops project metrics, reports and summaries to be presented and utilized by leadership.
• Assists estimating team during the buyout process including but not limited to the development of RFP’s, scoping of bids, negotiation of final cost for all project scopes.
• Assists in the production overall project cost summaries and presentations. As well as present them to all levels of company leadership.
• Works with project team to identify and report project cost trends and risks.
• Assists in the creation of “value engineering” components with the project team to mitigate cost overruns.
• 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.

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree or technical school required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or quantity surveying preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years on-site construction and estimating experience on themed entertainment projects, knowledge of show and ride estimating and facility impacts required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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