Bowlero Corporation

Corporate Manager - Attractions & Engineering

Bowlero Corporation

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $122,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Oversee planning, design, and implementation of new attractions projects including rides, vehicles, aquatics and other attractions across the company’s portfolio of entertainment venues.
  • Develop project budgets, schedule and programs for new attractions, with an understanding of technical design elements balanced against broader business objectives.
  • Engage and lead teams of A&E and Attractions consultants on technical reviews of complex assemblies during design and preconstruction phases.
  • Solicit, bid, and contract complex products and services from specialty vendors and builders, while relying on a rigorous process of competitive bidding and qualifications to drive best value.
  • Active construction oversight during product installations periods, while partnering with other company construction managers in the coordination of supplemental infrastructure as required for a complete and proper package.
  • Responsible for managing compliance and regulatory documentation to ensure all rides meet safety standards and operate in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Collaborate with park maintenance and operations teams to develop comprehensive purchasing strategies for all ride and attraction-related assets while forecasting related inventory needs, equipment downtime, and repair cycles.
  • Assist with negotiations of ongoing vendor contracts, warranties, and service-level agreements with ride manufacturers and contractors, ensuring favorable pricing, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with park maintenance and operations teams to develop comprehensive purchasing strategies for all ride and attraction-related assets while forecasting related inventory needs, equipment downtime, and repair cycles.
  • Monitor market trends in amusement ride technology, waterpark innovations, and safety compliance to inform future procurement planning.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for project activity, including vendor records, warranty data, inspection logs, and regulatory certifications.
  • Ensure all attraction purchases comply with local, state, and national codes (including ASTM F24, ADA, and OSHA requirements), and meet internal safety standards.
  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May oversee a small support team including buyers, procurement coordinators, or project engineers focused on pipeline development, vendor management, communications, and purchasing logistics.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 5-7 years of related industry experience, preferably in the amusements or entertainment
  • Proven experience managing water-based attractions and hard rides (e.g., go-karts, spinners, family rides, or mechanical amusements)
  • Working knowledge of ASTM, ADA, and other relevant amusement safety and compliance standards
  • Strong contract negotiation and vendor relationship management skills
  • Experience using ERP and procurement software systems preferred