Senior Construction Manager

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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