Associate Manager, A & E Design

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

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.

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Job Description

The Associate Manager, A & E Design works in partnership with the A&E Design Manager to oversee the project A&E vendors and coordinate the show ride systems facility impact reports and review/ redline all disciplines design packages. Assists with coordinating Construction administration effort relative to reviewing RFI’s and field work assessments.

Responsibilities

• Attends weekly project meetings. Assists the coordination between Architecture and Engineering and the other vendors.
• Monitors construction in the field including identifying and resolving discrepancies between the construction and drawings and/or design intent. Participates in the organization and response to the various requests for information. Evaluates the Architecture and Engineering vendor’s responses to requests for information and the preparation of modification documents.
• Review Show documentation to ensure creative design intent is maintained during the preparation of design documents by the Architecture and Engineering vendors and other outside parties.
• Supports the design strategy to achieve quality deliverables. Assists with reviewing the drawings and specifications to ensure that they meet the design intent, the creative appearance and are complete and accurate for construction.
• Assist with the coordination between the Architecture and Engineering vendors and the ride / show vendors including the development of all preliminary and final facility impacts.
• Assists with the development of the Architecture and Engineering scope of work / request for proposal documents, the selection and pre-qualification of potential Architecture and Engineering vendors, the response to questions / clarification during the proposal process and the analysis of the proposals.
• Assists with development of the Architecture/Engineering schedule for facility design. Coordinates and logs that the Architecture and Engineering vendors maintain the required schedule and meet their milestone delivery dates in a timely manner.
• Assist in scheduling meetings, taking meeting notes
• Assist in managing the Architecture and Engineering vendor’s contractual obligations including the evaluation of any requests for additional services, the preparation of any directives, the negotiation of all changes and the incorporation of any agreed upon changes into the vendor’s agreement.
• Assist in document control, keeping project folder up to date for all A&E drawings, RFIs and submittals. Maintain an up to date PDF drawings in Blue Beam for reference during construction, slip sheeting the most current sheets and hyperlinking to RFI responses.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established USH policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Oversees A&E document closeout and posting of electronic plans into the department archives
• performs other duties as assigned
  
  

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in: Architecture, Engineering or Construction.
• 3-5 Years: experience, within the entertainment/theme park industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer drafting skills required. Experience with AUTOCAD, Revit, Blue Beam or similar program required.
• Knowledge of Sketch Up and Adobe Photoshop preferred.
• Interest in learning local building codes and plan check, permitting and inspection processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Self-Motivated and a team player.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Flexible and adaptable
• Works well with others
• Takes accountability and ownership
• Self-motivated and reliable
  
  

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: $69,000 - $85,000

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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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.