Director, Design & Engineering

Sesame Place

Tampa, Florida, United States
On-site
Capital improvement projects
Strategic planning of new attractions
Project stakeholders
Sesame Place is seeking a Director of Design & Engineering to oversee capital improvement projects at their theme park in Tampa, Florida. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecture and project management, particularly within the theme park industry

Job Summary

  • Plan and implement all capital improvement projects in accordance with the annual and 5-year capital investment plans for assigned park location.
  • Lead the planning and development of capital projects at assigned park location, administering capital budgets, capital controls, and project reporting.
  • Oversee the design and engineering of all capital improvements to ensure compliance with corporate design standards and park needs, ensuring adherence to project budgets and schedules.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Sesame Place is seeking a Director of Design & Engineering to oversee capital improvement projects at their theme park in Tampa, Florida. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecture and project management, particularly within the theme park industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • capital improvement projects
  • strategic planning of new attractions
  • project stakeholders
  • capital budgets and controls
  • design and engineering compliance

Nice-to-have

  • animal care passion
  • guest service dedication
  • collaboration with leadership
  • mentoring project managers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
  • Minimum five years experience in architecture, engineering, project management, and execution of capital projects in a theme park (or related) environment
  • Functional knowledge of entertainment media and related specialty systems
  • Functional knowledge of amusement ride systems, controls and equipment
  • Functional knowledge of all building systems

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