Associate Project Manager — Construction & Planning

1001 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.; Town of Florida, Markesan (NY, WI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras

Job summary

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is seeking an Associate Project Manager to oversee specific construction projects and ensure alignment with department goals. You will manage planning, contracting, construction, and closeout while coordinating with partners and leadership.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, budget tracking, and effective communication with clients and executives. Lake Buena Vista, FL serves as the job location, with full-time employment and a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience with construction methods and materials.
• Experience interpreting design drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction project management processes, purchasing/contract management, and development.
• Experience with construction finance (budgets, cash flows, etc.).
• Experience with PMIS software.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for overall project safety, obtaining final acceptance for a contractor submitted safety plan, and compliance with the project safety plan.
• Includes compliance with OSHA requirements, corporate governance requirements, and SOG.
• Be responsible for the development and closeout of the portfolio of projects throughout the project life.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting, and job files including budget, project design, and EFCs.
• Work with partners and operators to implement the job in a cost-effective manner.
• Develop bid strategies with Procurement, including scope of work, unit costing items, bid alternates, and operational constraints for contract preparation.
• Lead all aspects of the project timeline, establish planning tasks to ensure schedule compliance, to achieve the desired completion date.
• Facilitate development meetings with clients and encouraging resolutions to meet all partner constraints.
• Connect with partners, clients and leadership regarding project status, schedule, financial and guest impacts.
• Conduct presentations to clients and FAM executives.
• Use project and contract management systems in the daily operation of the business.

Skills

Construction methods

Reading drawings

PMIS software

Contract management

Construction budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM or construction

2+ years in A/E/C or commercial facilities

Tools

PMIS Software

Job description

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is seeking an Associate Project Manager to oversee specific construction projects and ensure alignment with department goals. You will manage planning, contracting, construction, and closeout while coordinating with partners and leadership.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, budget tracking, and effective communication with clients and executives. Lake Buena Vista, FL serves as the job location, with full-time employment and a comprehensive package.