Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Assists the Senior Manager, Planning & Area Development Design in site planning, area development, and environmental design of new and existing projects.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (% of time)
* Provides land use and area development/site specific designs in support of the environmental design of Theme Park and Resort wide projects, accomplished with in-house support of the project team or various consultants. Assists with the design layout of site components for: new Theme Parks, Immersive Lands, Standalone Attractions, Hotels, or other resort components. Assists with the layout of 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 to convey the thematic environment. Assists with phases of preliminary/site planning design through concept documentation including the RFP process by coordinating with the design team, operations, consultants and project management staff. Performs presentations and interfaces with the various teams/project management staff during and at the completion of each phase of design to validate design intent and cost targets - 30%
* Participates with planning/site development new projects. Is a creative and technical contributor to the immersive environment by developing the site plan and area development designs - 20%
* Researches and diagrams site constraints and solutions for all aspects for a new project including: creative placemaking, operational requirements, guests circulation, planting areas, landscape material selection, hardscape design, FOH/BOH integration, transportation/EVA requirements, and all other elements of the area development scope - 20%
* Assists the planning and area development design management team with the evaluation of plant material and the need for a procurement strategy and tree farm/nursery program etc - 10%
* Interfaces with consultants during design phases from ideation through concept documentation and planning through project administration - 10%
* Works within the team environment to help maintain common cost/schedule goals - 5%
* Interfaces with UDX staff for on-going quality control - 5%
* Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, or equivalent required. Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture preferred.
* Relevant landscape architecture and planning experience with a focus on theme park & resort development required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Ability to read, analyse, 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.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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