Construction Manager- Buena Vista Construction Company (BVCC)

The Walt Disney Company; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical benefits

Job summary

Buena Vista Construction Company (BVCC) at Walt Disney World is seeking a Construction Manager to lead a multifaceted portfolio of major projects. You will guide the Construction Management team, align scope, schedule, budget, and execution, and collaborate with clients, operations teams, vendors, and project partners across a world-class destination.

This on-site role requires seven years of relevant experience in construction management or related fields, strong budgeting and contract skills,

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of experience in construction management, project leadership, or related field.
• Progressive track record with increasing responsibilities.
• Knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles.
• Experience managing large, technically complex commercial construction projects.
• Understanding of building codes and union trade agreements.
• Strong financial acumen for budgets and risk planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Construction Management team through major projects and a multi-million-dollar portfolio.
• Develop and negotiate subcontractor and vendor agreements.
• Coordinate with estimating, scheduling, and resourcing to implement plans.
• Present project progress to senior leadership and manage project metrics.
• Guide teams to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget.

Job description

Construction Manager- Buena Vista Construction Company (BVCC) Req ID: 10157132

About the Role & Team

We make magic. That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen! Buena Vista Construction Company (BVCC) brings construction expertise to some of the most iconic spaces at Walt Disney World, supporting facility, show, and ride enhancements that help create unforgettable Guest experiences. As a Construction Manager, you will lead a talented Construction Management team through major projects and a multi-million-dollar portfolio, serving as a key partner in aligning scope, schedule, budget, and execution. This role offers the opportunity to guide complex work from planning through delivery while collaborating with clients, operations teams, vendors, and project partners across a world-class destination. You will report to the Senior Manager, Construction Management, Buena Vista Construction Company. This is a Full Time Position.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Construction Management team through all aspects of delivering major projects and a multi-million-dollar portfolio of construction projects.
• Work with estimating, scheduling, and resourcing to develop the implementation plan.
• Partner with construction operations and the assigned superintendents in delivering project goals.
• Develop and negotiate subcontractor and vendor agreements.
• Process and project information in the construction management system.
• Lead project team meetings with all involved partners and stakeholders.
• Developing project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Prepare and present project progress to senior executive leadership.
• Develop metrics and controls to meet project objectives.
• Support team members to be highly effective while developing them for future opportunities.
• Develop and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• At least seven years of relevant construction management, project leadership, engineering, architecture, or related experience.
• Show a progressive track record with increased responsibilities.
• Proven knowledge and experience of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques.
• Experience in managing large and technically complex projects in the commercial construction environment.
• Basic knowledge of union trade agreements and trade capabilities.
• Detailed knowledge of building codes.
• Direct involvement in creating, interpreting, negotiating, and managing construction contracts including dispute resolution.
• Financial acumen to develop a comprehensive construction budget, assess, and strategize for risk.
• Strong understanding of different construction methods and materials, and the ability to interpret complex design drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of scheduling and estimating concepts and methods.
• Interpretate and articulate risk in these.
• Strong understanding of change management, assessing risk, productivity, and causation.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, effective in relationship building with teams, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to diversity and inclusion, including inviting diverse perspectives, supporting an inclusive work environment, and supporting workforce diversity.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Master’s degree in construction management or Engineering preferred.

Additional Information

The position is fully on-site.

The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $110,000 to $147,500 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.

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA