Project Manager

What you'll bring to the team

This position manages the execution process for assigned capital projects. Lead project stakeholders and external design professionals in a collaborative effort to advance projects from approved conceptual designs through final scope definition, completion of bid and construction documents, bidding, construction, start-up and commissioning. Assume ownership of overall project execution including budget, schedule, scope, and design intent from preliminary concept approval through project completion.

• Plan, budget and schedule construction and special event projects as assigned.

• Monitor contractors' activities to ensure compliance with contract documents, design intent, and expectations of end users.

• Coordinate all construction activity, including start-up and commissioning, to minimize impact on ongoing park operations and ensure all agreed upon park requirements are met.

• Bid project and issue contracts and/or purchase orders.

• Track cost and coordinate problems and changes through all phase of the project until completion.

• Coordinate and manage drawing files and printing for all departments.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Project Planning
  • Sources external vendor bids, guiding contractors through scope and monitoring rate increases or variances between competitive bids
  • Submits and guides Capital Appropriation Requests at project initiation - working directly with finance department to ensure all project funding is released
  • Establishes new vendor relationships and monitors existing relationships to ensure competitive bidding and strong performance
  • Organizes bidder's conferences and establishes scope of work for project to be bid and writes RFP documents for project bids and bidding conferences.
  • Works with finance team to ensure invoices are approved and paid
  • Writes, documents, and organizes Park specifications to streamline and ensure investments support park standards and equipment.

• Program Planning
  • Organizes list of maintenance capex needs for each given year, providing funding estimates and known scope/impact.
  • Work directly with park departments to gather bids prior to the capital proposal distribution meeting
  • Develops and monitors the full range of projects in a clear tracking method that ensure each project is on track with budget, scope, and timelines
  • Reviews finance spending reports on capital investments, ensuring completed projects are closed out and advises finance team of projects still in process
  • Sets up meetings with maintenance functional managers to review team assistance or recommendations for the projects

• Project Management
  • Leads project implementation, sourcing, and facilitating communications and negotiations with external contractors
  • Oversees construction and production, ensuring any specialty items have inspections by either external or internal resources
  • Hires and manages architects and designers, ensuring permitting and inspections are done according to code
  • Ensures LEGOLAND-hired special inspectors, surveyors and soils reports are contracted and administered as needed
  • Works with purchasing and contracting teams to ensure agreements with vendors are placed appropriately, negotiating terms and sourcing new vendors when necessary

• Project Monitoring, Controlling and Safety
  • Coordinates with park Health and Safety team to ensure contractors meet LEGOLAND California Resort safety guidelines
  • Ensures contractors have own safety assessments in place and a key person in charge for safety monitoring

• Organizational Process Assets archiving
  • Ensures projects are properly closed out and any City signoffs are received. Updates park drawings and documents updates electronically to be held in the archives
  • Logs project data and stores data for future project planning and lessons learned
  • Collates and manages the documentation of park specifications (materials, product information, installation preferences)
  • Ensures transmittal of pertinent project information to teams and external contractors
  • Coordinates with Merlin Magic Making project manager on larger projects to acquire project assets to be implemented into the park site plan and archives

Qualifications & Experience

• At least (5) five years or more experience in engineering design and/or project management is preferred.
• Construction background/project management
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of the design process and the means & methods of construction.
• Technical and functional knowledge of site and building systems including; site utility distribution, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, water filtration, fire protection.
• Excellent communication skills - oral & written. Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective plans and strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization.

Education:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or other related disciplines or a Bachelor of Architecture degree is preferred for this position.

Benefits

• Excellent health care options (medical, dental, and vision that encourage preventative care).
• Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO) that allows for adventure, rest, relaxation, or recuperation.
• Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family to enjoy the parks & attractions
• Recognition Programs and Rewards
• 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Numerous learning and advancement opportunities

Pay Range

From USD $85,000.00/Yr.