Senior Facility Project Manager - Construction (Project Based Role)

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! 

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.  Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.  

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: 

• Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

• Provocative Playfulness: We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

• Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

• Authentic Compassion:We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

• Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Job Description:

Job Disclosures:

Project-Based Role: This is a project-based position with an anticipated duration of 2+ years.

Location: New York City, NY 

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $134,070 to $154,180.  Compensation may vary based on location and experience.  

Senior Facility Project Manager 

Job Summary:

Are you a dynamic and roll-up-the-sleeves Senior Project Management professional with seasoned experience in the themed entertainment, immersive arts or hospitality industries? Join Meow Wolf’s Project Delivery Department as a Senior Facility Project Manager, where you’ll be responsible for the on-budget and on-time direction and implementation of facility design and construction for new exhibitions, as well as Sustainment and Expansion projects. Specific components include all planning, budgeting, scheduling, estimating, design, contracting, construction, fabrication, delivery, and commissioning required to deliver the Facility within the assigned budget, quality, schedule, and creative and guest experience targets priorities of the Company.

As a Senior Facility Project Manager, you’ll organize and establish effective project management including coordinating and managing design decisions and construction document production; minimizing change orders during construction phases; effectively managing changes in the Project; improving the Project schedule and budget, where possible; ensuring quality design and construction work; emphasizing “hands-on” management of field operations; and implementing efficient and timely document control.

The Senior Facility Project Manager acts as the contract RI for all Facility Design and Construction contracts and agreements. Essential to the role is possessing strong interpersonal skills and bringing a partnership approach to project delivery with both internal and external stakeholders who range from Creative Directors to vendor partners.

You will partner with the rest of the Project Delivery team in the development of Meow Wolf’s facility design and construction projects with tenacity and sophistication, therefore contributing to an incredible immersive experience for our guests. This position reports to the Vice President of Design & Delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design/Construction/Fabrication/Implementation: Oversee the qualification, procurement, selection, contracting, and performance of all A & E consultants, contractors, vendors, manufacturers, fabricators, etc. required to complete the facility development of the project. Ensure that all project procedures are being followed as it relates to correspondence, RFIs, directives, shop drawings, submittals, meeting minutes, punch lists, deficiency lists, notices, pay applications, etc., necessary to successfully implement the new facilities.

• Responsible for the timely issuance of directives, obtaining costing concurrence from estimating, conversation to change orders, obtaining management approval to allow for accurate Estimated Final Cost (EFC) reporting, and timely project closeout.

• Budget/Scheduling: Maintain the facility budget and schedule within the targeted objectives set forth during project approval.

• Design Management: Be responsible for the qualification, procurement, selection, contracting and performance of all architectural, engineering, and technical designers hired to complete the facility design phase of the project. Be responsible for the successful completion of the design that meets the creative/architectural intent within the budget and schedule established for the project.

• Project Reporting: Manage, track, and report all the necessary project components, including budget, schedule, and progress of the project to upper management. Maintain accurate documentation necessary to ensure a successful project completion within the targeted budget and schedule.

• Lead other Facility Project Managers or Contract Managers in their tasks.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• You come with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, or an appropriate level of experience.

• You have demonstrated knowledge of construction methods and the ability to interpret design drawings and specs.

• You bring 8+ Years of proven experience in the development and design/construction management of major projects within the hospitality/entertainment/themed development industries.

• You are skilled in effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations and in leading and facilitating meetings.

• You are able to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• You bring strong experience creating, understanding, managing, and adhering to project budgets, schedules, and milestones.

• You bring strong experience in crafting, negotiating, and managing contracts of various forms and sizes as are needed to fit the respective work.

• You are skilled in problem-solving as well as anticipating changes within the project scope.

• You hold excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational as well as creative thinking. Essential tools to set you up for success...

• Experience using scheduling software such as P6, Planera, or similar.

• Experience managing themed entertainment projects and/or hospitality/hotel development projects.

• Strong MEP skills. 

• Google Suite

• Microsoft Office

• AirTable or other similar Project Database experience

• Ability to understand the needs of the client and to manage relationships between the owner/operator. 

• Ability to verbally communicate comfortably and effectively in both presentation and in conversation. 

• Ability to communicate comfortably and effectively using written correspondence to project team, vendors, consultants, and Meow Wolf partners.

• Ability to give direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment.

• Ability to resolve, negotiate, and problem-solve.

• Embrace and exemplify Meow Wolf Culture.

• Be enthusiastic about work and creating a transcendental guest experience.

• Listen and communicate with compassion and positivity.

• Demonstrate flexibility and a receptiveness to change.

• Willing to work outside the comfort zone to assist guests or fellow team members. Maintain professional courtesy and behavior at all times.

Work Environment and Physical Demands 

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