WDI Construction Management Intern, Spring 2027

Disney Experiences; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Housing support

Benefits package

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering invites students for a Construction Management Internship in Anaheim, CA. The intern will support project construction efforts, coordinate with vendors, and assist in delivering projects within budget, schedule, quality, and safety guidelines.

The role involves collaboration with creative, technical, engineering and construction teams across the project lifecycle, with exposure to CM practices and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Project Development process.
• Understanding of scheduling, budgeting and quality control.
• Expanded computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Handle an entire scope of a small project or a specific scope of work within financial parameters and to high-quality standards.
• Coordinate, schedule and lead QA/QC via pre-pour/pre-cover inspections.
• Shadow employees to observe CM coordination, installation and close-out procedures.
• Determine needs for critical issues and schedule meetings to resolve them.
• Work with trades to understand framing/MEP drawings.
• Gain exposure to document control, RFI, submittals and schedule tracking.
• Make recommendations for product and people conflict resolution within their scope.

Skills

Scheduling knowledge

Budgeting knowledge

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Construction Management

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About The Role & Program

Be a part of an innovative team and culture… Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

About The Role & Program

Be a part of an innovative team and culture… Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027 and is located in Anaheim, California.

What You Will Do

As a Construction Management Intern you will, under supervision, be responsible for handling project construction efforts ranging from a small scope on a project to multiple highly sophisticated portfolio of diverse projects. The intern may act as a point of contact with construction vendors and contractors. They may provide technical expertise and help handle internal relationships within various departments, as well as external vendors and contractor relationships. You will assist in delivering projects in accordance with budget, schedule, quality and safety. This individual may regularly collaborate with creative, technical, engineering and construction teams in delivery efforts throughout the life of the project. You will have the opportunity to:

• Handle an entire scope of a small project or a specific scope of work (i.e., guest rooms, small improvement projects, graphics, FF&A, restaurant, retail etc.) which is self-contained and definable, within financial parameters and to high-quality standards of the team
• Coordinate, schedule and lead Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) via pre-pour/pre-cover inspections
• Familiarize yourself and understand the Construction Management (CM) roles, responsibilities and standard practices
• Shadow employees to observe Structural and Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) coordination, installation and close-out procedures
• Determine a need for critical, time sensitive issue(s) that require multiple design team involvement, then schedule and facilitate a meeting(s) to come to resolution on the issue(s)
• Work closely with various trades to gain a better understanding of design, comprehension and implementation of Framing/MEP drawings
• Gain exposure to other miscellaneous construction management responsibilities such as: document control, RFI, submittals, punch-list planning and schedule tracking
• Make recommendations for product and people conflict resolution and problem solving on project within their scope

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Understanding of the Project Development process
• Understanding of scheduling, budgeting and quality control
• Expanded computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous related experience in a professional work setting

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program

Additional Information

• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship

The pay rate for this role in California is $31 per hour for undergraduate students, $36 per hour for graduate students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.