SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment · 1 month ago
VP, Planning & Controls
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. They are seeking a VP of Planning & Controls to develop delivery strategies for attractions and major capital projects, ensuring excellence in project planning and controls processes.
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Responsibilities
Develop fully integrated project life cycle schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM)
Work with architects, general contractors, and suppliers to optimize schedules and develop mitigation and acceleration plans as needed
Establish baseline schedules and key schedule pacing milestones, monitor deviations, analyze impacts, develop mitigations as required, and communicate results
Lead advanced problem-solving sessions that result in balanced, timely decisions with incomplete or unclear information
Analyze contractor claims, ascertain merit and value, and then negotiate to closure
Create easily understood graphics and reports that distill complex schedules and metrics
Deliver succinct, highly effective presentations and recommendations to executive management
Train and mentor D&E teams in aspects of planning, scheduling, and project controls
Develop and share lessons learned and ensure understanding
Qualification
Required
Expert technical knowledge of CPM scheduling including forward and backward pass, float calculation and management, varying logic ties, resource loading, constraints, activity structuring, and target schedule variance analysis
Thorough experiential knowledge of the activities, durations, and inter-relations associated with concept design, engineering and detail design, procurement and supply chain management, ride and show design and production, permitting, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover
Ability to read shop and construction drawings
Excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, situational awareness with a highly adaptive approach, and ability to align parties with competing agendas to find common ground and consensus on course of action
Demonstrates superior meeting facilitation, presentation and collaboration skills
Fluency with quantity surveying, earned value measurement, and productivity analysis
Understanding of budgeting, estimating, and different approaches for forecasting cost at completion
Substantial experience in identification and management of risks associated with the above phases
Understanding of contracts and legal and commercial terms
Understanding of business drivers and how planning correlates to cost to make balanced decisions
Bachelor undergraduate degree preferably in technical field such as engineering or architecture
10 years relevant experience in complex, large projects
5 years supervisory experience
Stress tolerance
Business travel
Preferred
Significant themed entertainment experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K Retirement plan
Voluntary Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Assistance Plan
Company
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Zhonghong Holdings Group
2017-03-24Post Ipo Equity
2013-04-19IPO
2009-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jim Forrester
Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Ian Parker
Corporate Vice President, Head of Groups and Partnerships
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