Manager, Planning and Area Development Design

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for Resort and Theme Park destination design for site planning and area development of new and existing projects.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs area development/site specific designs for Resort/Theme Park projects, accomplished with in-house support of Landscape Architects or various consultants. Configures layout components for sites of new Theme Parks or Hotels. Directs the lay out with specific and detailed design phases of lands/building massing-attractions, 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. Manages phases of schematic design through construction documents including the bidding process by coordinating with the design team, operations, consultants and project management staff. Determines and provides a contractor to support the field after the bidding process is negotiated through the general contractor or director to the owner for the area development scope. Performs presentations and interfaces with the creative team/project management staff during and at the completion of each phase to validate design intent and cost targets.
• Performs planning/site development design for new Resort/Theme Park land uses. Researches and diagrams regional aspects for a new project such as: water constraints both on and around the site, rail and vehicular access requirements and guest demands based on the design load for the in park capacity, parking requirements, utility requirements and routing, noise issues, understanding setback requirements adjacent land use constraints and influences, the availability of plant material and the need for a procurement strategy and tree farm/nursery program etc. Presents design information to senior management and other team members.
• Manages Consultants during design phases from concept through project administration.
• Interfaces with clients (i.e. partnerships, operations for the parks/hotels, governmental agencies) for the common goal of project intent.
• Works within the team environment to establish and maintain common cost/schedule goals.
• Interfaces with Technical/Maintenance staff for on-going quality control of existing projects.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, analyze, 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Potential indirect and/or direct supervision of Associate manager of planning and area development design and vendors depending on the project. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

SCOPE: Influences decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, urban planning or equivalent required. Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or urban design preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Licensed Professional landscape architect preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 10+ Years: Relevant landscape architecture and planning experience with a focus on international resort and theme park development required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in SketchUp and AutoCAD.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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