Project Manager

Disneyland Resort; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras

Job summary

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is seeking a Project Manager to lead and deliver capital projects with a sharp focus on scope, budget, and schedule compliance. You will assemble cross-functional teams, manage contracts, and drive safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

You will report to the Program Manager and collaborate with Partners, Clients, and management to minimize guest disruption while achieving project goals within approved budgets.

Qualifications

• Four years of project management/construction management in hospitality, commercial and industrial construction.
• Knowledge of PM process and ability to handle a portfolio of projects over $6M annually.
• Knowledge of project accounting, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, document management, contract management, and cost forecasting.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and techniques; familiarity with codes (UBC, NEC & UFC).
• Ability to prepare presentations for department management reviews.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organization; problem-solving skills.
• Leadership experience.
• Identify project-related risks and mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project safety, acquiring final approval for contractor-submitted safety plans and compliance with the project safety plan.
• Lead development, planning, execution, and closeout of the project throughout the project life.
• Assemble project teams with internal and external resources to deliver against goals.
• Provide support for the administration of contracts including scope of work and cost items.
• Run the project schedule, establish critical path tasks and ensure cadence to meet completion date.
• Coordinate communication with Partners, Clients, and management on status, schedule, financials, and guest impacts.
• Be technically proficient with construction management software and Microsoft Office; use project systems daily.
• Handle change orders and update budget/EFC based on cost trends.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

BA/BS in project/construction management or related field

2 years college + 8+ years hands-on experience

MBA in Project / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Project management systems

Job description

As a Project Manager, you will be accountable to ensure that all assigned projects are accurately prioritized, crafted, and performed with an emphasis on strict scope, budget, and schedule control. You will lead the implementation of assigned projects. You will perform accountabilities according to established operating procedures and will take an active role in continually improving these processes. The position objective is to run each assigned project from creation to completion. The goal of this position is to complete projects within the approved budget and schedule with the highest quality and most cost-effectively and efficiently.

You will report to the Program Manager.

You Will...

Safety

• Lead overall project safety, acquiring final approval for contractor-submitted safety plans and compliance with the project safety plan. Includes compliance to all regulatory (OSHA) requirements, corporate governance requirements, and Facilities Asset Management (FAM) Standard Operating Guidelines.

Planning & Development

• Lead all aspects of the development, planning, execution, and closeout 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.

Teamwork And Collaboration

• Assemble project teams with internal and external resources to complete all assigned projects and coordinate to ensure that they are working as an integrated team in delivering against project goals.

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

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

Client Communication

• Coordinate operational constraints and job goals together to achieve a seamless project, including communication with Partners, Clients, and management regarding project status, schedule, financial and guest impacts.

Technical Proficiency

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

Process Competency

• Handle the change order process within the department guidelines, while updating the project budget and Estimated Forecast to Complete (EFC) based on project-driven cost trends.

You Have...

• Four years of project management/construction management in hospitality, commercial and industrial construction.
• Knowledge of project management process and shown ability to handle a portfolio of projects of more than $6 M annually.
• 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.
• Ability to prepare presentations for department management reviews that drive related decisions.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organization skills, as well as problem-solving skills.
• Leadership experience.
• Identify project-related risks and propose mitigation plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management/construction management within a Theme Park environment.

Required Education

• Four-year college degree (BA / BS) in project/construction management or related field and 4+ years of applicable hands-on project/ construction experience.

Or

• Two years of college and 8+ years of applicable hands-on project/construction experience.

Preferred Education

• MBA in Project / Construction Management or a related field.

Our Benefits

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.

The hiring range for this position in Anaheim is $126,000 - $154,000 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.

Disclaimer

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.

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