Program Estimator- Construction

The Walt Disney Company; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in family entertainment is seeking a Program Estimator to join their construction team in Florida. This role involves producing cost estimates for various projects, participating in design reviews, and guiding negotiations with contractors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management and a strong understanding of cost estimating processes.

Benefits

Health and savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience in cost estimating for general construction.
• Knowledge of contracting processes and facility design.

Responsibilities

• Produce estimates for facility modifications and new construction.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and lead negotiations.
• Support project teams with scope development and contractual language.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Negotiation

Statistical Analysis

Project Planning

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Construction Estimating Software

Job description

Program Estimator- Construction

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10121183 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted5月. 20, 2025

Job Summary:

We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?"

The Program Estimator produces several levels of construction project estimates, with a heavy concentration on conceptual estimating, to support facility project planning at Walt Disney World. You will participate in project development, database comparison with actual costs, and review of contractor schedule of values. You will guide the Change Management effort with the project team, including analysis of contractor detailed costs and finalizing negotiations for settlement.

You will report to the Business Manager-Controls

What You Will Do

• Produce a rough order of magnitude, conceptual, design development, and bid and construct estimates of probable cost for facility modifications, renovations, and new construction.

• Participate in design reviews and provide budget estimates.

• Partner with the Integrated Facility Planning (IFP) Representative and Program Manager to estimate the future year program. Identify areas for decisions.

• Evaluate contractor proposals for changes in project work following contract requirements and fair market values.

• Lead negotiations with professional consultants and contractors to settle costs for changes in work.

• Stay ahead of market conditions, perform statistical analysis, and produce departmental reports as warranted.

• Support project teams with scope development, bid requirements, schedule of values, and contractual language.

• Build relationships with important team members and clients.

• Mentor other Estimators.

• Lead the development of operating guidelines, metrics, and standardization of estimating work.

• Work with and influence executives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 6+ Years Experience in Engineering, Construction Management, or the commercial construction industry.

• Experience in rough order of magnitude and cost estimating for general construction including some experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.

• Knowledge of contracting processes, negotiating, and legalities.

• Knowledge of facility design and construction methods, construction activity sequencing, and schedule logic.

• Project planning experience.

• Experience using construction estimating software.

• Experience in Facility Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of current building codes.

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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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 World Resort .

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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