Senior Project Manager, Design & Engineering

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At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals and counting! Join our team and help create memorable experiences for guests while supporting the continued growth and development of our parks.

Position Summary

• The Senior Project Manager, Design & Engineering is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of medium- to large-scale capital improvement projects SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Discovery Cove.
• This role manages capital projects from concept development through construction completion while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with operational needs.
• The Senior Project Manager also supports the Director of Design & Engineering with large-scale capital projects and provides project leadership across cross-functional teams, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate has strong experience managing design and construction projects in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with contractors and consultants, and balancing multiple priorities while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for capital projects ranging from $1 million to $10 million.
• Support the Director of Design & Engineering with large-scale capital projects exceeding $10 million.
• Manage multiple concurrent capital improvement and infrastructure projects from planning through project closeout.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and project execution plans.
• Coordinate and oversee architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout all phases of a project.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status, risks, budget updates, schedules, and timelines to stakeholders and leadership.
• Provide regular project status reporting to the Director and VP of Design & Engineering.
• Review drawings, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, bids, scopes of work, and contractor proposals.
• Participate in contractor selection, bid reviews, contract administration, change order management, and project closeout activities.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor project progress, quality, safety compliance, and contractor performance.
• Support permitting, bidding, construction administration, vendor coordination, and project closeout activities.
• Collaborate with park operations, maintenance, safety, environmental, legal, sourcing, finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate project activities within an active operating environment while minimizing impacts to guests, Ambassadors, and park operations.
• Track and manage project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and project timelines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, applicable codes, permitting requirements, project controls, policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Support capital planning and forecasting activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of project management or construction management experience.
• Experience leading the design and construction of medium- to large-scale capital projects valued at $1 million or greater.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a commercial, hospitality, entertainment, industrial, municipal, or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of construction processes, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, procurement, and project delivery methods.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, estimates, and project budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in theme parks, hospitality, attractions, entertainment venues, resorts, or other guest-facing environments.
• Experience managing projects in occupied or operational facilities.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects valued at $10 million or greater.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking throughout the park and construction sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb stairs, navigate construction areas, and occasionally work at heights.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, and perform site inspections as needed.

What You'll Bring

• A hands-on approach to project management.
• Confidence interacting directly with contractors, consultants, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong follow-through, ownership, and accountability.
• A commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and the guest experience.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.