Job Summary: Job Summary

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.

The Associate Construction Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating all on-site construction activities through installation on a project or multiple projects. Monitors quality and safety in the field. Provides technical expertise and ensures work in place meets quality requirements of contract documents, applicable codes, and Disney standards. Coordinate and work with contractors, operations, vendors, and governmental agencies. They will ensure that all team members are meeting the schedule, budget, and quality requirements outlined in the project scope, and will effectively manage and mitigate issues that arise internally or on the client side.

This is a Short-Term Project Hire (PH) role that will report to an Assistant Construction Manager.

You will:

Manages an entire scope of a small project or scope of work (i.e., guest rooms, graphics, FF&A, restaurant, retail etc.) which is self-contained and definable, within financial parameters and to the high-quality standards of WDI and DX

Assists with informational flow and tracking (Submittals, RFI's, QA / QC)

Makes recommendations for product and people conflict resolution and problem solving on project within their scope

Assists in finalizing budget

Plays an active role in preparing professional bid packages

Manages relationships with Owner / Operator

Assists the field team with daily issue resolution with other team members: Ride, Show, Entertainment, etc.

Assists with Assistant Construction Management tasks

Coordinates with multiple internal WDI and DX departments and external entities (including Project Management, Estimating, Scheduling, Ride Engineering, vendors, and contractors)

Assists with Punch / Completion Lists

Permit tracking (COA website for DLR / Accela program for WDW)

Manages construction site badging and site aerial photos

Provides administrative assistance to the field team

Helps fill timeslot voids in the field (ie, cover superintendents)

Becomes familiar with WDI CM Duties, as defined in the CM ToolBOX

Technical Skills:

Education:College degree in a WDI Core discipline (such as Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture) or related profession or technical school

Experience:

2 years outside trade-related experience or 1-2 years WDI experience

Specialized Skills:

Understanding of the Project Development process

Understanding of scheduling, budgeting, and quality control

Organization skills

Task management

Expanded computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Bluebeam (Drawing Reviews)

Proficient in the latest version of Autodesk Field Management software applications

Various GC Project Management Platforms - Reservoir (WDW Only) - Per Division 1, GC may recommend a project management software (WDW Only)

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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