Project Manager

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

• Manage the execution of multiple, simultaneous capital improvement projects from design concept through construction completion for SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (SEA) theme park(s).
• Oversee the planning, design, bidding, permitting, issuance of contracts, construction coordination, and project completion for assigned projects.
• Lead the capital budget development and capital project execution process.
• Establish, track, and manage project schedules.
• Oversee and direct consultants throughout all phases of design development.  Coordinate and lead project review meetings.  Comply with company design standards, and ensure alignment between desired scope and established budget.  
• Coordinate the efforts of project design consultants and contractors with park stakeholders and within park schedules.  Collaborates with Park leadership teams to ensure stakeholder needs are appropriately addressed.
• Position is accountable for strict adherence to established project budgets and schedules, SEA Capital Projects Controls & Procedures, Attractions group direction for projects, SEA Standardization directives, EH&S Polices, and all applicable local or industry codes and standards.
• Engage and coordinate the efforts of internal resources, including SEA Environmental, Legal, Safety, Engineering, Sourcing, Revenue, and others, as needed to complete assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position reports to park Design & Engineering (D&E) leadership

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect preferred.
• Five years of construction and project management experience, preferably in a theme park environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing the design and/or construction process, as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the project development and execution process, including programming, design, scheduling, budgeting, estimating, bidding, negotiating, managing the means and methods of construction, as well as overseeing project closeout.
• Technical and functional knowledge of site and building systems, as well as code and other related requirements, for site utilities, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, water filtration, fire protection, etc.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings, technical specifications, project schedules, project estimates, schedule of values, and contractual terms and conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to effectively lead a diverse group of design, engineering and technical professionals, and flourish in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment.
• Position may require domestic travel.

What else is important:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry loads of up to 35 pounds on occasional basis.
• Perform tasks that require occasional, bending from waist to floor, kneeling and squatting.
• Considerable walking for extended periods and able to work at extreme heights is required.
• Position will perform frequent simple hand grasping and fine manipulation (use of keyboard/writing) work.
• Position will be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes.