Associate Construction Project Manager (Facility Asset Management)

The Walt Disney Company; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Anaheim is seeking an Associate Construction Project Manager (Facility Asset Management) to oversee projects from inception to closeout with strict scope, budget, and schedule controls. You will coordinate with the Manager of Programs, manage safety plans, and ensure accurate EFC reporting.

Responsibilities include planning, development, budgeting, contract support, and effective communication with Business Partners and resort divisions to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in project/construction management or related field and 2+ years of hands-on project/construction experience.
• Four years of project management/construction management experience in hospitality, commercial and industrial construction; theme park construction a plus.
• Knowledge of project management processes and ability to manage a portfolio of projects over $4M annually.
• Knowledge of project accounting, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, document management, and cost forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance and final approval of contractor safety plans in accordance with OSHA requirements and FAM standards.
• Develop, plan, execute, and closeout all project aspects including design, development, budget, cash flow reporting, and EFC maintenance.
• Lead project scope, estimates, strategy, and scheduling with support from estimators and schedulers; obtain funding approvals.
• Assemble and lead project teams; manage client relations and cross-LOB collaboration; communicate status and impacts to management.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Cost control

Scheduling

Contract management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in project/construction management

MBA in Project/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Access

PMWeb

Job description

Associate Construction Project Manager (Facility Asset Management)

Job ID 10163686 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Oct. 22, 2026

The Associate Project Manager position ensures that all assigned projects are properly scoped, designed, and executed with an emphasis on strict scope, budget, and schedule control. You will successfully manage each assigned project from inception to completion, continually delivering projects within the approved budget and schedule with the highest quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.

You will report to the Manager of Programs

Responsibilities

SAFETY:

• Responsible for overall project safety, obtaining final approval for contractor submitted safety plans and compliance to the project safety plan. Includes compliance to all regulatory (OSHA) requirements, corporate governance requirements, and Facilities Asset Management (FAM) Standard Operating Guide (SOG).

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:

• Responsible for the development, planning, execution, and closeout of all aspects of the project throughout the project life. Includes project design, development, implementation, budget, cash flow reporting, and maintaining accurate Estimated Forecast to Complete (EFC) for financial reporting, and maintenance of all job files.
• Lead project scope development and options analysis. Lead project estimate development and review with the support of the Project Estimator. Develop project implementation strategy and schedule with the support of Project Scheduler. Obtain funding approval before implementation with the support of the Project Controller.
• Closely manage project timelines and schedules to manage client expectations and ensure minimum impact on Operations.

TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION:

• Assemble project teams with internal and external resources to complete all assigned projects.
• Oversee the efforts of all project team members to ensure that they are working as an integrated team in delivering against project goals.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members and customers/clients.
• Partner with all lines of business (LOB) to ensure the final product best meets the intended business objective.

CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT:

• Provide support for the administration of contracts including the scope of work, unit costing items, bid alternates, and operational constraints required for contract preparation.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:

• Responsible for the project schedule, establishing critical path tasks to ensure schedule compliance, and ensuring proper man loading requirements of the contractor to achieve the desired completion date.

CLIENT COMMUNICATION:

• Responsible for coordinating operational constraints and job objectives together to achieve a seamless project. Including timely communication with Business Partners, Clients, and management regarding project status, schedule, and financial and guest impacts.
• Communicate project information effectively to LOB client and all impacted Resort divisions and management.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY:

• Technically competent with various software programs such as construction management software and Microsoft suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Utilize project and contract management systems in the daily operation of the business.

PROCESS COMPETENCY:

• Responsible for timely issuance of field directives, collection of costing concurrence memos, conversion to change orders, and management approval to allow for accurate Estimated Forecast to Complete (EFC) reporting and timely job closeout.
• Manage project budgets and provide timely project spending updates with the support of the Project Controller.
• Work closely with the Program Manager to accomplish objectives and improve business processes. Focus on continuous performance improvement and efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• Four-year college degree (BA / BS) in project/construction management or related field and 2+ years of applicable hands‑on project/ construction experience or 2 years of college and 8+ years of applicable hands‑on project/construction experience.
• Four years of project management/construction management in hospitality, commercial and industrial construction. Theme Park construction experience is a plus.
• Proven knowledge of project management process and demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of projects over $4M annually.
• Proven knowledge of project accounting, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, document management, best value contracting, contract management, and cost forecasting.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and techniques. Familiarity with all construction applicable codes, i.e., UBC, NEC & UFC.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to prepare presentations for department management reviews that drive related decisions.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organization skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate with all levels, including hourly crafts as well as executives.
• Ability to prepare and deliver executive presentations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to identify project-related risks and propose mitigation plans.

Required Education

• Four-year college degree (BA/BS) in project/construction management or related field and 2+ years of project/ construction related experience; or 2 years of college and 8+ years of applicable hands‑on project/construction experience.

Preferred Education

• MBA in Project/Construction Management or related field
• Knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Access, and/or PMWeb.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: 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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PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $104,800.00 - $128,00.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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