WDI Construction Management Intern, Spring 2027

1001 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering in Anaheim, CA is offering a Spring 2027 Construction Management Internship. You will support project delivery under supervision, handling tasks from small scopes to a portfolio of projects, collaborating with construction vendors and internal teams.

You will assist in meeting budgets, schedules, quality and safety goals, shadow CM teams, and learn parts of framing, MEP and 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 a small project scope or a defined work package within budget and quality standards.
• Coordinate, schedule and lead QA/QC via pre-pour/pre-cover inspections
• Shadow CM employees to observe roles, responsibilities and standard practices
• Assist in resolving design issues by scheduling meetings with multiple teams
• Work with trades to understand framing/MEP drawings and implementation

Skills

Project Development understanding

Scheduling and budgeting understanding

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PPT

Must possess a U.S. driver\'s license

Education

Currently enrolled in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Posting Title: WDI Construction Management Intern, Spring 2027

Req ID: 10157976

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.

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.

• 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

• document control
• RFI
• submittals
• punch-list planning
• 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

• 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.

Job Posting Details

• Job Posting Segment: Walt Disney Attractions Japan
• Primary Business: Creative Development
• Primary Job Posting Category: Building, Construction and Facilities Intern, Engineering Intern
• Employment Type: Full time
• Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Anaheim, CA, USA
• Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
• Date Posted: 2026-08-31
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