Senior Construction Manager

Job ID 10130751 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Dec. 08, 2025

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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 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

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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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