Assistant Project Mgr. (Internal Assignment / Project Hire)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10083339 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Sep. 24, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do! At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by helping our teams push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen! Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the master planning, creative design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its experienced corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects.
You will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of multiple projects within the overall portfolio development, including design and project management through the feasibility and due diligence stages leading up to capital authorization. This role (Feasibility Development Manager) is responsible for tactical project management of multiple projects from blue sky to start-up and transition to individual project team/development managers. Regularly works with creative, technical, engineering and construction teams in the delivery of facility and show design and systems throughout the life of the project. Frontline manager responsible for integration of all project work, monitoring budget and ensuring that delivery schedule is met. Communicate with the Portfolio Project Management & Development Executive, Portfolio Manager, Design & Delivery Teams, all WDI Studio Executives, Global Business, Emerging Business Operations Team, contractors, vendors, and governmental agencies. Project Management is the primary responsible Studio for everything that happens on WDI design, delivery, and construction projects, including all program prerequisites and turnover to Operations.
You will report to the Development Portfolio Manager (PM Studio).
This is about a 3-year Internal Assignment / Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do
Overall management/monitoring of the Scope, Schedule, and Budgets including ROM, Cash Flows, and the Master Development Schedule
Coordinate the Story Development with the Creative Team
Day-to-day management of the 3rd Party Design Consultants
Present project status, risks, opportunities, and issues for partner concern to Senior Leadership
Produce and quality check routine and ad hoc reporting
Participate in developing Gate I and Capital Authorization Requests by preparing an Investment Committee deck to memorialize the project parameters in advance of CAR
Lead development of the Program Book and overall Site Due Diligence to include: define overall Site Plan to include lotting plan, phasing plan and ties to master development schedule
Work with Operations Team and Creative to develop Amenity Scope Documentation, Architectural Program and Fit & Finish Document
Lead development of project scope and advancement of pre-CAR conceptual design and design reviews to ensure schedule and budget are appropriately quantified and aligned
Manage the post Conceptual Design and turnover to execution team at Schematic Design kick-off
Assist with the development of project resource plans
Collaborate with internal and external organizations including project team, creative and design studios, operations, municipalities, vendors, and contractors
Support Deal documentation by working with legal team to document all necessary Agreements with development partners and landowners
Ensure the implementation the coordinated input matrix and track project deliverables
Collect, assemble, quality check, and produce project documentation related to PM activities and ensure the overall project documentation program is implemented
Understand project workflows, design inputs and outputs, and project sequencing relationships
Participate in the identification and assessment of project risk and contingency determinations
Document project lessons learned and standard processes
Facilitation of Invoices/Pay Application review and approvals
Manage both internal and external regular meetings including agenda development, meeting notes, action items, and follow-up
Ensures directives/change orders and pay applications are work-flowing on time
Directs priorities for assigned project(s) with budgets/revenue up to $100 million
Expect 20% domestic travel
Required Qualifications & Skills
3+ years of outside job-related experience or 2-3 years WDI experience
Excellent project management technical skills
Manages numerous resources on diverse projects
Experience with scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and quality control
Experience preparing and presenting reporting documents and presentations
Ability to understand the needs of the client and to maintain relationships between the owner/operator
Ability to comfortably connect with the project team, vendors, consultants, and WDI/Disney Signature Experience partners
Understanding of the Project Development process
Organization and task management skills
Expanded proficiency in Microsoft Suite and other software
Various GC Project Management Platforms
Applicable technical certifications related to job specific role
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications using programs like Bluebeam and BIM 360
Education
A college/university 4-year undergraduate degree in a Walt Disney Imagineering Core field (such as Project/Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Engineering, or Architecture) or related professional experience or technical school is required.
Applicable technical certifications related to job specific roles.
Additional 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.
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About Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.