Technical Show Manager

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)

• 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

• 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

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

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