Assistant Director, Projects

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Job Summary For Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR), this position is responsible for the day-to-day management and development of all construction and/or renovations of major land, attraction, resorts, walkways, and waterways, back of house support buildings, parking structures and any new facilities. This will include planning, budgeting, scheduling, estimating, design, construction, fabrication, delivery, and commissioning required to open the project within the assigned budget, quality, schedule, creative and guest experience targets.

Construction/Fabrication/Implementation Responsible for coordinating and managing design decisions and construction document production; avoiding contract claims and disputes; minimising change orders during construction phases; effectively managing changes in the project; eliminating interface disruptions between project participants; maintaining, and where possible improving the project schedule and budget; ensuring quality design and construction work; emphasising “hands-on” management of field operations; establishing and maintaining a competent and experienced staff; implementing efficient and timely document control. Reviewing all scope of work as well as design of all attractions, facilities, resorts and themed environments for reliability and safety. Budget/Scheduling Responsible for daily monitoring of project budget within the job scope, and schedule within the targeted objectives set forth during project approval for new attractions, facilities, resorts and themed environments, as well as refurbishments and enhancements. Review development criteria to make sure projects are delivered correctly and completely. Creative/Design/Architectural Management Responsible for the qualification, procurement, selection, contracting and performance of all Architectural, Engineering and Technical designers hired to complete the facility design phase of the project. Direct the successful delivery of projects while maintaining creative/architectural intent within the established budget and schedule and while meeting the initial objectives set forth during the concept development. Personnel Management Responsible for the hiring and selection of the necessary project team required to implement the project. Responsible for the performance of each of the project team individuals as it relates to the successful opening of new