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What this role is
Lead the planning, design, and execution of major capital improvement projects across SeaWorld's Orlando parks, managing project teams and overseeing complex initiatives from concept through completion. This role suits experienced project leaders with a track record delivering large-scale construction projects in guest-facing environments who can balance strategic planning with hands-on stakeholder management.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical field
- Minimum 10 years of project management experience in design, engineering, and construction
- Minimum 5 years of experience in theme parks, entertainment, hospitality, resorts, attractions, or guest-facing industries
- Experience leading large-scale capital projects valued at $10 million or greater
- Experience leading, mentoring, or managing project managers or cross-functional teams
- Experience managing external architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and consultants
- Working knowledge of construction processes, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and project delivery methods
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and budgets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to walk throughout parks and construction sites frequently
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to climb stairs, navigate construction areas, and occasionally work at heights
- Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 35 pounds
Nice to have
- Experience managing projects in occupied, operating, or high-traffic facilities
- Experience with ride systems, attraction development, specialty construction, or themed entertainment projects
- Experience reviewing contracts, scopes of work, bids, and change orders
- Familiarity with project scheduling and construction management software
- PMP, CCM, PE, RA, or other related professional certification