VP, Design & Engineering

Vice President of Design & Engineering

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what it's like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

As a key member of the Senior Leadership team, the Vice President of Design & Engineering will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of United Parks & Resorts. You'll provide executive-level oversight, expert guidance, and strategic technical leadership, directly impacting the design and engineering of cutting-edge attractions, world-class facilities, and memorable experiences for guests. This is your chance to lead a talented team, drive innovation, and play a pivotal role in the continued growth and success of one of the most iconic entertainment destinations.

• Administer and execute all aspects of the park's capital improvement budget
• Ensure strict adherence to established project budgets & schedules and all company policies and procedures
• Efficiently manage external designers, architectural and engineering consultants, vendors, and construction industry professionals
• Provide leadership, management, and direction for all areas of the Design & Engineering department
• Provide leadership in developing the park's strategic plan with specific focus on capital investment in attractions, facilities, and infrastructure improvements.
• Plan and implement all capital improvement projects in accordance with the park's annual and five-year capital investment plan
• Oversee scheduling, document preparation, permitting, bidding, contract negotiation and construction administration phases of all capital improvement projects
• Serve as park liaison to the Corporate Attraction group. Coordinate and support park departmental input and criteria, and actively participate in or manage all phases of major project development
• Oversee consultants' design work to ensure compliance with established standards and project schedules
• Monitor construction in progress to ensure compliance with design intent, contract documents, safety and environmental initiatives, established budgets, and schedules
• Provide oversight and leadership in a collaborative effort to ensure the design and construction of new attractions and facilities complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the standards for accessible design
• Serve as a key park technical resource for all code compliance, infrastructure, safety, and other technical and / or engineering related issues
• Ensure adherence to all capital policies and procedures
• Develop and administer the Design & Engineering department expense budget
• Provide motivation, direction, coaching, and performance feedback to D&E staff and various ambassadors and vendors

What it takes to succeed :

Physical and Work Requirements :

Availability :

Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours, i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and Holidays

The perks of the position :

EEO Employer :

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.