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NBCUniversal · 7 hours ago

Show Technical Manager

Universal City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating and distributing world-class content. The Show Technical Manager oversees the design and development of show equipment, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and managing vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews

Responsibilities

Responsible for scope development, bid & award, monitoring, and progress of design fabrication and installation and testing, by vendor for each show element. Reviews and evaluates activities of vendor and its sub-contractors on an ongoing basis with regard to product quality and compliance to specifications to ensure technical integrity and creative intent is met

Manages in-field installation, test and adjustment of show and ride systems to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Works with Facility & Construction team and contractors to ensure a clear line of communication regarding installation, test and adjust

Provides oversight, field coordination, and direction for the installation of all show systems, equipment, and components as designated by Project Management Team. Primary Responsibility is Show Sets and Props. Other equipment may include, but not limited to, Show Action Equipment (SAE), Show Special Effects (SFX), Animated Figures (AF), Lighting Systems, Audio Systems, and Control Systems

Manages the relevant show budget throughout design, fabrication and installation

Manages the schedule of a given contracted scope of work, through project completion, identifying risks & opportunities, forecasting and communicating schedule impacts of decisions

Manages and coordinates Vendor preliminary and final facility interfaces of show systems, equipment, and components

Develop and/or manage detailed coordinated schedules for all work by vendor identifying and managing critical path and resource issues. Leads production status and schedules reviews ensuring coordination with Project Team and Facilities Team. Monitors all budgetary production expenses for assigned contracts for the attraction

Advises, coordinates, and is accountable to the Technical Director regarding the status and engineering quality of Show & Ride control systems including areas of risk or potential future risks

Manages the design and fabrication change process to accurately document contractual changes

Oversees fabrication of mock-up, prototype and sample programs for Show Set elements

Validates that the facility interface is installed per plan, prior to Show Equipment installation

Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established Universal Parks and Resorts policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Ability to travel and stay for extended periods in Chicago is required

Qualification

Engineering degreeMechanical drawing softwareProject managementData analysis in spreadsheetsStandardsCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam playerOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering, Project, or Industrial Management required or 4 years equivalent experience

Proficiency in reading and understanding mechanical and architectural drawings and technical documents

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Proficiency in generating and analyzing data in spread sheets

Analytical skills to perform basic engineering calculations for design and test of mechanical systems

Basic awareness of design for welded structures/joints, carpentry, paint, composite materials, manufacturing and fabrication

Basic knowledge of common metals (carbon and alloy steels, aluminum) and plastics/composites

Logical approach to problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities of mechanical and structural systems

Ability to read, analyze, interpret & follow pre-established Universal design specifications and industry standards (such as AWS, ANSI and ASTM F24)

Ability & willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays with short notice

Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills

Ability to effectively present findings to a group of people with varying levels of engineering knowledge

Ability to work autonomously and in teams. Strong team player. Self-motivated

Ability to prioritize and complete multiple competing tasks and/or responsibilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

3-5 Years Design, production, and project/contract management

Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite

Preferred

3-5 Years Field construction operation support with 1-2 years specific to the theme park industry preferred (medical centers, data centers, automated factories or other similar, highly specialized facilities also a plus)

Knowledge of ASTM F24 standards, AWS D1, and relevant ASME/ASTM/ANSI standards

Proficiency in mechanical drawing software such as Navisworks, Revit, Solidworks and AutoCAD

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

A variety of other discounts and perks

Company

NBCUniversal

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NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.

Founded in 1912

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees