About the Role & Team: Job Description: Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind.
Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.
Construction Management is responsible for supervising and coordinating all on-site construction activities through installation on a project or multiple projects. Monitors safety, quality, and schedule in the field, while providing technical expertise and ensuring work in place meets quality requirements of contract documents, applicable codes, and Disney standards. Coordinates and interfaces with all WDI Studios, DLR / WDW Operations and Security, contractors, vendors, and governmental agencies. Construction Management is the primary responsible Studio for everything that happens on WDI construction projects, including all impact to Operations.
This is a short term project hire role reporting to the Construction Management Portfolio Executive. Job Scope: What You will do: Primary DutiesAuthorship of construction strategiesManages multiple bid packagesResponsible for on-site construction documentsUpdates natural disaster preparedness annual protocolsManages and secures all construction sites during emergency preparednessReviews and approves the contractor's project scheduleInterfaces with DX Senior ExecutivesEnsures directives / change orders and pay applications are workflowed in a timely manner to avoid contractor payment delaysArbitrates directive negotiation conflicts between the contractor and estimatingTechnical SkillsSpecialized Skills:
Excellent construction technical skillsManages numerous resources on diverse projectsAbility to lead multiple project teamsExperience with scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and quality controlExperience in preparing professional bid packagesExperience hiring outside vendorsAbility to understand the needs of the client and to manage relationships between the owner/operatorAbility to comfortably communicate to the project team, vendors, consultants, and WDI/DX partnersUnderstanding of the Project Development processUnderstanding of scheduling, budgeting, and quality controlOrganization skillsTask managementExpanded computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookAbility to read and interpret construction drawings and specificationsBluebeam (Drawing Reviews)Proficient in the latest version of Autodesk Field Management software applicationsVarious GC Project Management Platforms - Reservoir (WDW Only) - Per Division 1, GC may recommend a project management software (WDW Only)Education:
College degree in a WDI Core discipline (such as Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture) or related profession or technical schoolExperience: 10+ years of outside job-related experience or 7-10 years WDI Construction Management/coordination experienceAdditional Information: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https: //jobs. disneycareers. com/benefits. #ConstructionManagement#DisneyCareers#ThemedEntertainmentThe hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA. is $151,000. 00 to $202,500. 00 per year.
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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