Senior Manager Rides - DPR Corporate - Dubai

Main Duties:

• Oversee the development of detailed scope of work documents that become the basis of contract for fabrication and installation vendors
  


• Establish quantitative and qualitative requirements and specifications based on interpreting creative intent for Ride systems.
  


• Produce scopes of work for the Ride systems and ancillary equipment, and manage their progress from inception through installation, test & adjust and operational commissioning phases.
  


• Provide guidance in the design and engineering process to insure project goals and objectives are being addressed and met
  


• Consistent review and reporting of status to project team and project senior management
  


• Provide leadership and guidance in the design and engineering process, insuring compliance to Ride Performance specifications, EN – 13814, ASTM 2294 and Local Codes
  


• Review designs and documentation from contractors ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and specifications
  


• Plan, direct, and manage multiple mechanical/technical disciplines from design through operational handover
  


• Provide leadership and guidance in the development of production plans for various disciplines
  


• Provide leadership, guidance and oversight in the vendor production and fabrication phases for the various disciplines Plan, direct, and manage multiple mechanical/technical disciplines from design through operational handover
  


• Consistent review and reporting of status to project team and project senior management
  


• Review designs and documentation from vendors, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and specifications
  


• Oversee and contribute to the details of contractual documents related to Ride.
  


• Assist to evaluate, select and monitor qualified vendors to produce show and ride systems and associated equipment.
  


• Manage multiple vendors and technical disciplines from design through to operational handover.
  


• Manage through subordinates and vendors
  


• Maintain reporting of status to project team and project senior management
  


• Lead design and production reviews at vendor locations ensuring product quality, specification conformance and schedule adherence
  


• Prepare an or assist with the preparation of documentation, analysis and recommendations required to report project status
  


• Participate in reviews ensuring product quality, specification conformance, and schedule compliance.
  


• Manage vendor installation, test and adjustment, and commissioning of Ride systems to ensure compliance with contract specifications
  


• Oversee vendor mock-up or prototype efforts to ensure results reflect the final installed system
  


• Provide leadership, guidance and oversight in the coordination and installation of Rides
  


• Develop workaround plans which overcome discovered challenges to creative, technical, commercial or timeline expectations
  


• Consistent review and reporting of status to project team and project senior management
  


• Perform as a member of the Project Core Team representing Ride and in support of the Show & Ride management and senior project management
  


• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established DPR policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
  


• Perform other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Management Team
  

Are You a Star?
In order to be qualified for this role you should possess the below criteria:

Essential:

• University Level Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil or Marine preferred), or minimum 10 Year equivalent work experience in Systems or Mechanical Engineering disciplines, or a related field
  


• Previous experience with turnkey projects, specifically within the entertainment/theme park industry
  


• Practical experience in component selection and detailed machine design
  


• Supervisory and contract/vendor management experience
  


• Excellent mathematical and analytical reasoning skills,
  


• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
  


• Knowledge of AutoCad and computer modeling
  


• Firsthand knowledge of compliance to EN-13814 Standards, General Performance specifications, local AHJ standards and code compliance
  


• Ability to comfortably express both facts and theory to management
  


• Tenacity to thrive under deadlines in high-pressure situations
  


• Skilled conflict resolver both in terms of intra-team decision-making and technical consensus building
  


• Five (5)+ years of theme park Attraction development management or equivalent theater production experience
  


• Direct experience managing the design, manufacturing, installation and text of integrated Attraction developments or subsystems valued above $5M USD
  


• Demonstrated acumen in understanding Creative intent and taking ownership of implementation of that intent into development process and ultimately the finished project
  


• History of successful vendor management within large complex Attractions
  


• Hands-on experience with AutoCad software
  


• Proven ability to lead others in accomplishing team goals and objectives
  


• Ability to read and understand design/engineering drawings including: Architectural, Structural, MEP, Lighting , Audio/Video, Show Set,
  


• Animatronics, Electronic Controls
  

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil or Marine preferred), or minimum 15 Year equivalent work experience in Systems or Mechanical Engineering disciplines, or a related field
  


• Proven strategic and organizational planning capabilities
  


• Familiarity with international business (expatriate assignments) is highly desirable
  


• Ten (10)+ years of theme park Attraction mechanical systems design development or equivalent theater production experience
  


• Direct experience managing the design, manufacturing, installation and text of integrated Attraction developments or subsytems valued above $25M USD
  


• Experienced with assessments and communications necessary to interface with regulatory compliance organizations including international standards authorities and governmental entities
  


• Experience working in an international setting and adjusting perspective and process to the cultural, technical and organizational differences that are often integral to international environments
  


• Language Skills: Arabic (speak/read/write)
  


• Working knowledge of some or all of Sketchup, Powerpoint, Adobe Pro
  

The Best Part of The Story
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; housing allowance, annual flight allowance, comprehensive medical coverage, life and accident insurance and other generous allowances.

We also care about your career development supported by Learning opportunities for those seeking a long-term future in the Company.

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