Universal Orlando

Project Manager - Global Attraction Programs

Universal Orlando • $88K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in design/engineering, particularly in theme park design and construction management.
  • Experience with large-scale construction projects, including estimating and budgeting.
  • Field experience in various roles within construction management.
  • Ability to manage vendor contracts and oversee compliance with project specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
  • Manage the bidding process, developing bidders' lists and RFP materials.
  • Oversee vendor contracts ensuring adherence to all project requirements.
  • Monitor construction schedule, assessing performance and developing recovery plans as needed.
  • Prepare capital funding requests and project budgets.
  • Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives according to established policies.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Access to employee discounts on attractions and packages.
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Project Manager - Global Attraction Programs

Job no: 667971
Work type: Regular (Full-Time)
Location: Orlando
Categories: Technical - Other, Facilities/Utilities/Construction, Technical - Ride & Show, Orlando - Technical Services

JOB SUMMARY:

Organize and establish effective Project management, develop scope of work per project, initiate and manage the Request for Bids (RFP) process, develop the budget and schedule for the Project, and coordinate and manage engineering design and specification decisions and production documentation in accordance with UDX Performance Specifications. Develop and route contracts for approvals, avoid claims and disputes and minimize during phases of the Project. Effectively manage changes and eliminate disruptions between all Project participants. Manage the Project schedule and budget, ensure quality design and production work while properly managing the construction work in the field, prepare and report status of projects, to include daily onsite visits on assigned projects. Emphasize "hands on" management of field operations, maintain operational use of completed facilities during construction and installation, implement efficient and timely document control.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Preparation of construction documents. These documents include but are not limited to: Construction Drawings; Construction Specifications; Scopes of Work; and General Conditions. Oversee and coordinate creative and technical design development process. Ensure that Technical Services Goals and technical approach to the project match with the budget and schedule.
  • Completes bidding & awarding the construction documents. This includes but is not limited to: development of a bidders list, a project schedule, and the preparation of a Request for Bid (RFP). The RFP includes instructions for the bid, bid response forms, Construction Agreement, Scope of Work, Construction Drawings, Wage and Equipment Rate Schedules, Schedule of Unit Pricing, Payment and Performance Bonds, General Requirements, Environmental Health and Safety requirements, Specifications, the Request for Information (RFI) process for questions and answers.
  • Perform oversight of the vendor contracts. This includes but is not limited to evaluation of technical performance and adherence to the contract requirements, which includes all aspects of the project. It also includes management of the submittal, request for information, modification documents, the directive process, and the change order process.
  • Monitors change or delays to construction schedule. This includes but not limited to evaluation of the contractor's schedule performance and schedule coordination with other groups and departments. Weekly look ahead and updates are reviewed, and recovery plans are developed if schedule variances evolve.
  • Preparation of initial and additional capital funding requests including developing the project justification and a project budget.
  • Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, is required.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 5+ years' progressive experience working in a design/engineering firm dealing both with theme park design and construction management
  • Experience dealing with large scale construction projects along or with experience in working various positions with a general contractor dealing with estimating, budgeting, bidding, field experience dealing with all aspects of projects required
  • Or equivalent combinations of education and experience


Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Advertised: Sep 29 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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About Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park resort located in Orlando, Florida. The resort is owned and operated by NBCUniversal and features two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure, as well as a water park, Universal's Volcano Bay. The resort also includes several hotels and a shopping and dining district, Universal CityWalk. Universal Orlando Resort is known for its popular attractions based on popular movies and TV shows, such as Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and The Simpsons. The resort was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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