Attractions Specialist

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Attractions Subject Matter Expert **to join our team You will report to the Program Management Consultant (PMC) in this role.

**What You'll Be Doing**:
**Attractions Development and Management**:

- Oversee the design, development, and operation of various indoor and outdoor attractions, ensuring they align with the luxury brand of the destination.
- Collaborate with design teams to implement attractions such as hiking trails, zip lines, stables, mountain coaster tracks, skyline luge, and adventure parks.
- Lead and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (engineers, designers, environmental consultants) to ensure all attractions meet safety, environmental, and design standards.
- Ensure the visitor experience is engaging, immersive, and meets the highest standards of luxury.

**Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Engage with key stakeholders, including the client, lead consultants, contractors, and local authorities, to ensure alignment on attraction development.
- Advise and oversee design ensuring local authorities permits can be achieved, particularly for environmentally sensitive areas and wildlife conservation zones.

**Project Execution and Coordination**:

- Coordinate with various departments (engineering, construction, and operations) to ensure timely delivery of attractions from concept design through to completion.
- Lead the design review process and provide expert input during the design of key attractions such as wellness centers, meditation zones, VR experience centers, and mountain swings.
- Manage contractors responsible for specific attractions, ensuring compliance with design and operational guidelines.

**Operational Planning**:

- Plan and implement strategies for the smooth operation of all attractions, including visitor flow management, attraction safety protocols, and high-end service delivery.
- Develop operational manuals, guest service protocols, and safety procedures for each attraction.
- Ensure attractions are designed with future operational needs in mind, facilitating ease of maintenance and guest services.

**Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibility**:

- Ensure all attractions are developed and operated following the highest health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Integrate sustainable practices into the design and operation of attractions, particularly for natural attractions like hiking trails, zip lines, and mountain experiences.
- Lead risk assessments for adventure-related attractions (e.g., skeet shooting range, zip line) and coordinate safety drills and training.

**Financial Management**:

- Monitor the financial aspects of attraction development, including budgeting, cost tracking, and contract management.
- Contribute to the attraction's financial viability by ensuring design and operational efficiency without compromising guest experience and safety.

**Experience and Skills Required**:

- Minimum of 18 years of experience in managing luxury attraction projects, with a focus on both indoor and outdoor experiences.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering attractions, including wellness centers, adventure parks, national park visitor experiences, and other high-end leisure facilities.
- Strong understanding of the health and safety regulations related to adventure activities such as zip lines, mountain coasters, skeet shooting, and mountain swings.
- Expertise in project management within a PMC framework, with a strong ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of sustainable design and operational practices, particularly for natural and mountain-based environments.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging with clients, regulatory authorities, and contractors.
- Financial management experience related to attractions budgeting, costing, and financial reporting.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Management, Leisure & Tourism, Project Management, or a related field.
- Equivalent experience in PMC or in Project Delivery roles for attractions.
- Experience working in high-end, culturally or environmentally sensitive locations, with a focus on luxury tourism development.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**:
Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.