Senior Construction Manager

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 changes 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 position will report to a Principal, Construction Manager.

This position is a full time role within WDI.

Primary Duties:

You Will

• Manages construction efforts on a project or multiple projects which are large and complex in nature

• Performs constructability analysis and value engineering recommendations

• Manages pre-construction services scope and provides pre-construction input

• Monitors/reviews/approves schedule, quality control, and reports statuses

• Reviews and approves contract applications for payment

• Administers Change Orders through the Project Manager

• Ensures proper interface with internal and external stakeholders

• Manages insurance program in conjunction with Loss Prevention

• Coordinates creation of facility construction KSM's with input from contractor, Project Management, D+P, Ride, and Show

• Manage & Tracks completion

• Coordinates Integrated Safety Systems Testing / Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

• Primary meeting attender / interface with project team

• Communicates discretionary change requests to PM

You Will Have:

• Ability to lead a project team

• Ability to manage through conflict, complexity and problem- solve issues to resolution

• Presentation skills

• Ability to direct, adapt to change, establish relationships, collaborate, build consensus and anticipate roadblocks

• 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 communicate to project team, vendors, consultants and WDI/DX partners

• 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 latest version of Autodesk Field Management software applications

• Various GC Project Management Platforms - Reservoir (WDW Only) - Per Division 1, GC may recommend 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 school

Experience

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

Additional Information:

This role is located in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Our Benefits: 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