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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:

Location: This position is remote/ hybrid-eligible, provided the candidate resides within the following markets: Santa Fe, Denver, Las Vegas, Dallas, Los Angeles or Florida.

Compensation: Compensation for candidates based in Colorado is $103,130 - $142,320 and will vary based upon experience and other locations. This position is also eligible for a bonus of up to 8% of base salary. Bonuses are not guaranteed and depend on the successful achievement of pre-determined company and individual performance goals.

Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is April 16, 2024.Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

Job Description

The Manager of Planning and Scheduling plays a pivotal role in providing planning and schedule support to executive management, overseeing planning and scheduling responsibilities across our entire project portfolio.

Are you a dynamic and roll-up-the-sleeves scheduling professional with seasoned experience in the themed entertainment, immersive arts or hospitality industries? Join Meow Wolf's project management team as our Manager of Planning and Scheduling, where you'll be responsible for supporting project teams with planning and schedule development for design, construction and show installation for new exhibitions, as well as Sustainment and Expansion projects. Scope of planning and scheduling responsibilities include development/establishment of program/project schedules, show concept development, building construction, show production and installation.

Essential to the role is possessing strong interpersonal skills and bringing a partnership approach to planning with both internal and external stakeholders who range from Creative Directors to vendor partners.

How You Will Do It...

• You will spearhead the development of Meow Wolf's facility design, construction and show installation schedules with collaborative determination and sophistication, therefore contributing to an incredible immersive experience for our guests.

• Prepares program project life cycle and project master schedules and statuses the project schedules utilizing Primavera software.

• Develops comprehensive plans and schedules from multiple discipline drawings and specifications. Prepares project plans and works with scoping/strategy documents to develop integrated project master schedules. Prepares schedule contract milestones for bid packages.

• Leads planning and coordination meetings as required to support planning and monitoring functions. Collects/reports progress, evaluates progress variances, develops work-around plans, and coordinates resolution of variances.

• Produces reports as required to support project team needs and executive management reporting. Frequently communicates, reports, and interacts with project and core team members including vendors and outside consultants on complex topics.

• Provides the project team with Schedule guidance during all phases of the project. Coordinates with estimating/finance teams to develop appropriate level of detail scope definition and durations for schedule activities to support project monitoring and project controls reporting needs

• Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and responsible project team members to develop and integrate activity durations and logic sequences required to perform project work. Integrates project schedule input from all internal and external project organizations.

• Develop and maintain critical path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.

To be successful in this role...

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

• You are skilled in effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations and to lead and facilitate meetings.

• 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.

• You bring 7+ Years of proven experience in engineering/construction planning and scheduling experience and 3+ years theme park planning/coordination experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• You must possess an in-depth knowledge of core platforms and programs as they will be utilized on a daily basis:

  • Google Suite

  • Microsoft Office

  • Keynote

  • Gantt charts

  • Netpoint

It would be nice to have...

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management
  

Work Environment & Physical Demands...

• This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm MT or 10 am to 6 pm MST - occasionally requiring flexibility to work during evenings or weekends based on business needs, as well as travel to off-site locations.

• All employees will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position does have supervisory responsibilities over the Project Planner / Scheduler position

IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

INCLUSION: Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

BENEFITS:

The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HSA

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy & Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Voluntary Short-term Disability & Critical Illness Policies

• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks

• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch

• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

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