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Senior Construction Manager

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10098182 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Sep. 10, 2024

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

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 with all WDI Studios, Operations and Security, contractors, vendors, and governmental agencies. This studio is responsible for everything that happens on construction projects, including all impacts on operations.

This is a Full-Time role.

You will report to the Principal Construction Manager.

What You Will Do

  • Manages large and complex construction projects ranging with budgets from $10 million to $100 million

  • Performs analysis to ensure construction feasibility and cost efficiency

  • Leads all aspects of pre-construction services and provides input

  • Monitors schedules, quality control, and project statuses

  • Reviews and approves payment applications

  • Handles Change Orders under the Project Manager's direction

  • Ensures effective communication and coordinates facility construction plans with collaborators

  • Handles insurance in collaboration with Loss Prevention

  • Supervises project completion progress

  • Coordinates safety testing and temporary occupancy permits

  • Acts as the primary point of contact for project meetings

  • Communicate changes to the Project Manager

  • Participates in hiring internal and external resources

  • Runs staff performance through mentorship and guidance

  • Leads project team, including consultants and contractors

  • Makes day-to-day construction decisions and elevates issues needing senior leadership input

  • Directly communicates with vendors and contractors daily

  • Works with senior executives and governmental/utility agencies

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 7+ years of outside job-related experience or 5-7 years of WDI Construction Management experience

  • Experience with scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and quality control

  • Experience preparing professional bid packages

  • Experience hiring outside vendors

  • Ability to understand the needs of the client and to manage relationships between the owner/operator

  • Ability to comfortably connect with project team, vendors, consultants, and internal partners

  • Understanding of the Project Development process

  • Organization skills and task management

  • Expanded computer proficiency with Microsoft Office

  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and using platforms such as Bluebeam and BIM 360 Field/Glue/Docs

  • Experience in Hospitality Construction is preferred

Education

  • College degree in a Walt Disney Imagineering Core subject area (such as Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture) or related profession or technical school

  • Preferred certifications in OSHA 30 and AED/CPR

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.

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