
Technical Show Manager
NBCUniversal
Universal City, CA, United States of America
Full-time
Posted Sep 03, 2025
Onsite
About the role
The Technical Show Manager is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and expediting the design and development of show equipment, and/or show action equipment, components and systems under contract with vendor(s)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and expediting the design and development of show equipment, and/or show action equipment, components and systems under contract with vendor(s)
- Reviews and evaluates activities of vendor and its sub-contractors on an ongoing basis with regard to product quality and compliance to specifications to ensure technical integrity and creative intent is met
- Manages in-field installation, test and adjustment of show and ride systems to ensure compliance with contract specifications
- Provides oversight, field coordination, and direction for the installation of all show systems, equipment, and components as designated by Project Management Team
- Manages the relevant show budget throughout design, fabrication and installation
- Manages the schedule of a given contracted scope of work, through project completion, identifying risks & opportunities, forecasting and communicating schedule impacts of decisions
- Manages and coordinates Vendor preliminary and final facility interfaces of show systems, equipment, and components
- Develop and/or manage detailed coordinated schedules for all work by vendor identifying and managing critical path and resource issues
- Leads production status and schedules reviews ensuring coordination with Project Team and Facilities Team
- Monitors all budgetary production expenses for assigned contracts for the attraction
- Advises, coordinates, and is accountable to the Technical Director regarding the status and engineering quality of Show & Ride control systems including areas of risk or potential future risks
- Oversees fabrication of mock-up, prototype and sample programs for Show Set elements
- Validates that the facility interface is installed per plan, prior to Show Equipment installation
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established Universal Parks and Resorts policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering, Project, or Industrial Management required or 4 years equivalent experience
- Proficiency in reading and understanding mechanical and architectural drawings and technical documents
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Proficiency in generating and analyzing data in spread sheets
- Analytical skills to perform basic engineering calculations for design and test of mechanical systems
- Basic awareness of design for welded structures/joints, carpentry, paint, composite materials, manufacturing and fabrication
- Basic knowledge of common metals (carbon and alloy steels, aluminum) and plastics/composites
- Logical approach to problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities of mechanical and structural systems
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret & follow pre-established Universal design specifications and industry standards (such as AWS, ANSI and ASTM F24)
- Ability & willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays with short notice
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively present findings to a group of people with varying levels of engineering knowledge
- Ability to work autonomously and in teams. Strong team player. Self-motivated
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple competing tasks and/or responsibilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Flight privileges
About the Company
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. 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.
Job Details
Salary Range
$80,000 - $120,000/yearly
Location
Universal City, CA, United States of America
Employment Type
Full-time
Original Posting
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