Assistant Construction Manager (Project Hire)
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 the installation of a project or multiple projects. Monitors safety, quality, and schedule in the field, while providing technical expertise and ensuring work in place meets the quality requirements of contract documents, applicable codes, and Disney standards. This Studio 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 and/or Senior Construction Manager and is located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This is a Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do
On any given day, as an Assistant Construction Manager, we might:
- Manages the safety program in close coordination with Worldwide Safety
- Monitors construction management contract compliance, submittal, and shop drawing process
- Reviews contract applications for payment and makes recommendations to the Construction Manager
- Maintains clarification, submittal, and deficiency logs
- Coordinates with governmental agencies
- Prepares site logistics plans
- Manages Owner-Furnished items
- Keeps record of weather impacts
- Facilitates production of mock-ups/first articles for approval (DPEP, Creative, & Operator)
- Prepares deficiency notices
- Prepares contract directives for Construction Manager review
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years of outside job-related experience or 2-5 years WDI Construction Management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 with project team, vendors, consultants, and WDI/DPEP 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)
- BIM 360 Field (desktop and mobile/iPad)
- BIM 360 Glue (desktop and mobile/iPad)
- BIM 360 Docs (desktop and mobile/iPad)
- Various GC Project Management Platforms - Reservoir (WDW Only) - Per Division 1, GC may recommend a project management software (WDW Only)
Education
- College degree in a WDI Core discipline (such as Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture) or related professional or technical school
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