Utility Project Manager

This position has been filled - Job#: 20678

Job Summary

Utility Project Manager

35505BR

Facilities

Operations & Technology

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Licensed Civil Engineer for this role!


Responsibilities will include managing all utility resource consumption and supply for the Universal City property of NBCUniversal. This person will able to effectively align resource planning and management with the long-term vision and plan for the property. This position will require developing strong working relationships with growing jurisdictions as well as utility suppliers. This person must also be able to coordinate with in house trades, project managers, and third party development teams.

The Utility Manager will also work directly with all aspects of construction management and project management to ensure that utility resources are available during each phase of design and construction of a project. This will include but not limited to, client interaction and coordination, regulatory agency interaction with consultant management, architectural and engineering consultants, general contractor, oversight and construction management and problem solving and resolution.

The Manager will lead internal and external Project Manager and teams as well as the broad group of external teams and consultants required to deliver utilities for a project. Regular communication with the Business Units, internal stakeholders and senior management will be required on all projects. Partnership with GRE Transaction and Pre-Development teams will also be required to support transaction due diligence on properties that NBCU might consider acquiring or leasing, as well as coordination on front-end entitlement/pre-construction undertakings.

Direct project delivery from programming, concept, design and planning, through construction and commissioning, to project closeout and hand-over for utilities

Select, direct, coordinate and manage consultant teams to produce documents for all phases of project development including Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents. Additionally, the Utility Manager will be expected to review specifications and provide inputs and edits through each phase of design

Develop project budgets and provide costing for each phase of a utility project including assessment and approval of contractor and/or subcontractor bids

Lead the process of securing all project regulatory approvals and permits to enable projects, from inception to close out. Develop strong relationship with regulatory and approving agencies to facilitate sign-off process

Develop and track schedules, including critical path activity management, fast track approaches to work scope and project schedule recovery as required

In compliance with NBCU Sourcing and other policies, manage the process and procedures related to contracts and buyouts

Run all aspects of utility project including document controls, meetings, jobsite oversight and operations, quality control, contractor coordination, risk management and insurance

Report utility project financials, schedule, and status to management weekly or as required with recommendations for corrective action as required

Provide building assessment due diligence and/or test fits in support of all transactions processed by the GRE team; Lead and coordinate other NBCU teams (IS, EHS, Security, Risk) who weight in during the due diligence process

Resolve conflicts and problems in a timely manner

Maintain effective professional relationship with regulators, clients, contractors, staff, and management

Communicate with team members to ensure coordination and compliance for each project

Engage with regulatory agencies and consultant personnel to ensure project goals are met

Communicate with multiple internal departments to ensure effective coordination of site activities including IT, Security, Sourcing,

Lead, collaborate on, and participate in duties and responsibilities relating to the broader goal

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required with a preference for degrees in engineering, construction management or a technical degree
Licensed Civil Engineer
3+ years of related experience
AutoCAD - Civil 3D experience
ARC view GIS system experience
Knowledge of roadway design and circulation standards
City and County code working knowledge
Wet and Dry utility experience for campus or small municipalities
Innovyze . InfoSWMM and InfoWater experience
Hydrology and Hydraulic calculations experience

Eligiblity Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
Must be willing to travel

Desired Characteristics

Self-starter with ability to work collaboratively as well as independently
Successful track record in building and nurturing stakeholder relationships
Strong communication and consensus building skills
Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical personnel
Able to break down complex issues into simple tasks
Excellent planning and organizational skills

Sub-Business

Real Estate

Career Level

Experienced

City

Universal City

State/Province

California

Country

United States

About Us

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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