Manager, Planning and Area Development Design
Company: Universal Orlando
Location: Orlando
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for Resort wide component design to
management for site planning and area development of new, existing
and international projects.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides land usage and area development/site specific designs
and management for Resort wide projects, land use planning,
accomplished with in-house support of the project team or various
consultants. Configures layout components for Resort Wide sites of
new Theme Parks, Hotels, or other components. Designs and manages
the lay out with specific and detailed design phases of
lands/building massing, water conveyance and retention, parking,
open space, access/egress points, vehicular and pedestrian
circulation, landscape areas, etc. into a comprehensive site plan
or series of site plans and illustrations which sets the thematic
environment. Manages phases of preliminary/master planning design
through construction documents including the bidding process by
coordinating with the project team, operations, consultants and
project management staff. Determines and provides a contractor to
support the field after the bidding process is negotiated through
the general contractor or director to the owner for land use and
the area development scope. Performs presentations and interfaces
with the project team/project management staff during and at the
completion of each phase to validate design intent and cost
targets.
- Performs planning/site development design and management for
new Resort Wide components land uses. Research and diagram regional
aspects for a new project such as: water constraints both on and
around the site, Metro and vehicular access requirements and guest
demands based on the demand for the in-park capacity, parking
requirements, utility requirements and routing, noise issues,
understanding setback requirements adjacent land use constraints
Works under the direction of the Senior Manager, Planning & Area
Development Design. Presents design information to senior
management and other team members.
- Manages Consultants during design phases from concept through
project administration.
- Interfaces with governmental agencies and J.V. partners for the
common goal of project intent.
- Works within the team environment to establish and maintain
common cost/schedule goals.
- Interfaces with UPR International staff for on-going quality
control of projects.
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health &
Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy,
procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Potential indirect and/or direct supervision of Associate manager
of planning and area development design and vendors depending on
the project. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance
with the organization's policies and applicable
laws.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management,
public groups, and/or boards of directors.SCOPE: Influences
decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to
obtain favorable.EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Landscape
Architecture, urban planning or equivalent required. Master's
degree in Landscape Architecture or urban design
preferred.EXPERIENCE: 10-15 Years: Relevant landscape architecture
and planning experience with a focus on international resort and
theme park development required; or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Licensed Professional landscape architect
preferred.Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with
a competitive compensation package.Universal is not accepting
unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment
opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee
at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or
method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this
position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the
sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the
event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of
the referral or through other means.Universal elements and all
related indicia TM & - 2023 Universal Studios. - 2023 Universal
Orlando. All rights reserved. EOE
Keywords: Universal Orlando, Orlando , Manager, Planning and Area Development Design, Executive , Orlando, Florida
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