Website Disney

Job Description:

What we’re looking for…
A Project Management Intern to work within the department responsible for tactical project management of small to large projects from blue sky to close out. Working under leadership at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), we are seeking a passionate individual fueled by curiosity, energized by relationships and motivated to drive continuous improvement that matters. Our Project Management team regularly interfaces with creative, technical, engineering and construction disciplines in the delivery of show/ride design and systems throughout the life of the project.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in managing the entire scope of a small project or scope of work which is self-contained and definable
Coordinate information by collecting and verifying document change information for presentation of solutions
Assist in scheduling, estimating, budgeting within project scope
Facilitate relationships; communicate verbally and in written correspondence for presentations to the project team, vendors, and consultants
Assist in presentations to executive management on project status

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Ability to take direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment
Exposure to and experience with hiring of outside vendors, professional bid packages
Ability to understand the needs of the client and to manage relationships between the owner/operator
Full understanding of scheduling, budgeting and quality
Proven ability to manage project development process and documentation (shop drawings, document control, punchlists)
Ability to manage through conflict, complexity and to problem-solve issues to resolution
Thorough understanding of the contract administration process (contacts, professional fees)
Computer literacy (Word, Excel, E-Mail)
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or graduated within the past 6 months, from an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, advanced business degree, or related field