Construction Manager
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10140121 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Jan. 28, 2026Job Summary:
At Disney, we’re storytellers! We make the impossible, possible! We do this through applying and developing groundbreaking technology and questioning the limitations to bring stories to life through our movies, television programs, parks and resorts, and consumer products. Now is your chance to join our dedicated team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
The Construction Manager leads a multi‑million‑dollar portfolio of major construction projects, serving as the primary liaison for client coordination across scope, schedule, and budget. This role develops and executes construction implementation plans to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business objectives.
You will report to the Senior Manager, Construction Management, Buena Vista Construction Company.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Construction Management team and partner with construction operations and assigned superintendents to deliver major construction projects.
- Develop and execute construction implementation plans, including schedules, budgets, resource plans, and performance controls.
- Develop, negotiate, and manage subcontractor and vendor agreements.
- Manage project documentation and information within the construction management system.
- Lead project team meetings with internal partners, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Present project progress, risks, and performance updates to senior executive leadership.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support and develop team members to promote effectiveness and future career growth.
- Champion and support continuous improvement initiatives across construction delivery processes.
Basic Qualifications
- 7+ years of relevant experience in construction management or a related field.
- Proven experience with construction cost management, scheduling, estimating, and risk assessment.
- Experience managing large, technically complex commercial construction projects.
- Working knowledge of union trade agreements and trade capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of building codes and regulatory requirements.
- Direct experience creating, interpreting, negotiating, and managing construction contracts, including dispute resolution.
- Financial acumen to develop construction budgets, assess risk, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and design documentation.
- Expertise in change management, including assessing risk, productivity impacts, and causation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience partnering with teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: 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 World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
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 Buena Vista Trading Company, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Buena Vista Trading Company 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.
