Senior Project Manager, Design & Engineering

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…