Landscaping Development Design Manager - UK Project in Bedford

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences.

Job Description

Responsible for the design, management, and installation of landscape site planning, and area development design for a zone and/or land of the UK Project.

• Lead the design and development of outdoor spaces that evoke emotion, spark imagination, and reflect a cohesive theme.
• Provide landscape, area development, site specific design, and management for the project themed zones and lands.
• Direct the design consultant and coordinate with in-house support of the project team and additional vendor inputs.
• Configure layouts for land scale development of the theme park, guest facing areas, hotels, team member support spaces, and other exterior elements.
• Develop and manage site plans, planting schemes, infrastructure, hardscape design, furnishings, irrigation, drainage and grading plans, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, set designers, operational partners, civil designers, and engineers to integrate various inputs into the overall design package.
• Present design concepts to various internal and external partners.
• Interface with the project team and management staff during and at the completion of each phase to validate design intent and cost targets.
• Manage the phases of landscape design through construction documents including the bidding process by coordinating with the project team, operations, consultants, and project management staff.
• Manage shop drawings and design integration for various vendors.
• Coordinate with ride and show vendors to confirm all infrastructure and supporting connections are integrated into the design documentation.
• Lead the construction of the area development design, including bid review and negotiation, buy out, and on site management of the contractor and sub-vendors.
• Support through daily management, inspections, and in field direction, the installation of all landscape and area development scope.
• Lead first article and mockup programs to confirm design prior to installation.
• Work under the direction of the park wide Senior Manager, Planning & Area Development Design, the Senior Architecture and Engineering Manager, the Executive Land Director, and Creative Director to ensure design intent and feasibility through all phases of design and construction.
• Work within the team environment to establish and maintain common cost/schedule goals.
• Interface and integrate with Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) International staff for ongoing quality control of projects.
• 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.

Supervises design and construction vendors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organisation’s policies and applicable laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required:

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, urban planning or equivalent required.
• Master’s degree in landscape architecture or urban design preferred.

• Licensed professional landscape architect preferred.

• Extensive relevant landscape architecture and planning experience with a focus on international resort and theme park development; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing thematic design work.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp.
• Exceptional storytelling, visualisation, and communication skills.

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.