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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing and integrating comprehensive project plans and schedules throughout the project life cycle, concept design through turnover, for each of the projects that Universal Creative undertakes. In addition, an important function is to assist the Master Scheduler in collecting, integrating and monitoring current project schedules, future projects and anticipated projects into a Portfolio Master Schedule that tracks and monitors all current, future and projected projects for USH Creative senior management.
- Develop a working knowledge of all aspects of each project; creative, show/ride elements and systems, construction and park requirements, through discussions with the team members as well as reading drawings to thoroughly understand the construction, fabrication and installation process and sequencing of each project assigned.
- Develop project schedules to the appropriate level of detail, including activities, durations and logic sequences to insure accurate monitoring. Modify as necessary and assist in defining specific project requirements.
- Coordinate and integrate schedule input from all internal and external sources.
- Generate and review schedules, progress reports and other tools, as appropriate, to communicate accurate project status.
- Evaluate and resolve schedule variances and, in concert with the project teams, develop work-around plans.
- Communicate effectively with team members, management, stakeholders, contractors, vendors, etc.
- Understand and actively participate in the project execution process.
- Attending and leading project whiteboard meetings during the construction and installation phases of the project.
- Consistently walking the job site to assess job progress
- Based on project progress and understanding the project scope, plan future activities, surface potential issues and develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate those issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Mgmt., Construction, or Engineering
- 3-5 Years of planning and scheduling or cost engineering experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Thorough knowledge of planning techniques.
- Knowledge of multiple disciplines, including architecture, engineering and construction management.
- Computer literate with multiple software applications (i.e., Primavera, Word, Excel, MS Project, etc.).
Desired Characteristics:
- Theme park environment experience preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $75,000-100,000 (bonus eligible).
Additional Information
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. 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, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].
