Facilities Project Manager

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal is looking for a skilled Project Manager to join our Studio Design & Construction Team in Universal City, CA. In this role, you will have responsibility for all aspects of project delivery from preliminary development through construction completion. You will bring a strong background in project management, with proven expertise in managing detailed budget and construction schedules. You will demonstrate excellent communication and team-building skills, which are essential for delivering projects in a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery: Manage all phases of project delivery from preliminary scoping and planning to construction, closeout, and turnover. Focus on projects supported by internal union trades under Facilities.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Develop, track, and manage project budgets and schedule, including critical path activities and budget forecasting, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Coordination and Communication: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants, vendors, and public agency employees.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Set, meet, and exceed expectations while communicating regularly with clients, executives, and stakeholders to provide project updates, balance project goals with larger organizational needs.
• Issue Resolution: Address technical, design, and logistical challenges by coordination with consultants, external vendors, and internal trades to ensure compliance with program, design, and quality standards.
• Permitting and Compliance: Engage with public agencies to manage plan reviews, permitting, and conflict resolution, ensuring all project goals and regulatory requirements are met.
• Record Management: Maintain accurate files and manage record documents throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reporting: Report on project status, schedule, and financials in weekly updates, offering corrective action as necessary.
• Safety and Compliance: Promote safe work environments and ensure projects comply with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and internal EHS protocols.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Lead, collaborate on, and participate in duties that support the broader goals and objectives of the Facilities & Administration Team.

Qualifications

Let's Talk About You ... 

• Executer – You get things done!  Using strong business acumen, inciteful analytical skills, and superior process/project management skills you manage through competing priorities within a matrixed environment
• Communicates with ease – You have a way with words; written and verbal with internal and external teams
• Self-starter – You are motivated, can work with minimal guidance, and can identify helpful resources to get the job done
• Customer Service Champion– No request is too big or too small, you put customers and our people first   
• Impeccable attention to detail– You bring customer requests to life by organizing the team’s daily work plans and scheduling commitments
• Juggler – You know how to manage multiple tasks and priorities and move them all along effectively while keeping stakeholders updating and informed

What You Have:

• 5 years experience in project management, with specific expertise in managing construction projects involving union trades.
• 5 years experience in managing detailed budget and construction schedules effectively.
• Detailed knowledge of industry practices and a proven track record of quality control on progressively more complex and diverse projects.
• 5 years experience presenting all aspects of project progress to a wide range of audiences.
• 5 years experience in construction document preparation and field observation with thorough knowledge of building materials, specifications, and construction techniques.
• 5 years experience in dealing with public agencies and building/zoning codes.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to QA/QC project documentation and construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook/Excel/Project/PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Procore, and AutoCAD.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience on projects tied to campus development and/or entertainment, film, and TV production.
• Licensed architect or construction manager with 5 years of experience in technical project development and delivery.
• Excellent client management and presentation experience.
• Solid judgement, based on precedent and policy, in the development of a recommended course of action.

Additional Requirements:

• Required on-site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $115,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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