WDI Project Controls Estimating Intern Spring 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive internship pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California offers an Estimating internship from January 2027 to June 2027. You will prepare estimates for facilities, shows, and rides under senior estimators and collaborate with project teams.

Applicants must be enrolled in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture or related fields, with strong Excel and cost data interpretation skills. Limited housing and benefits may be provided.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college/university pursuing Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Ability to review and interpret cost data and design documents for estimates.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis for forecasting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Review historical cost data from PO, subcontracts, and reports to inform estimates.
• Assist in preparing takeoffs of a scope of work for estimates.
• Maintain organized files for all working documents backing estimate figures.
• Assist in evaluating design docs and provide trend estimates against current budgets.

Skills

Estimating methodologies

Cost data interpretation

Excel data analysis

Cost management

Reading construction drawings

Team collaboration

Power BI

ACC/Fora knowledge

Education

Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Forma

Power Query

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 Glendale, California.

What You Will Do

As an Estimating intern, you will be responsible for preparing estimates for facility, shows, and rides throughout our project lifecycles and will work under the immediate direction of a Project Senior or Principal Estimator! You will have the opportunity to:

• Review and incorporate historical cost data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into estimates
• Assist in preparing estimates by calculating complete takeoffs of a scope of work
• Maintain files for all working documents and data as back up to estimate figures
• Assist in evaluating all design documentation and provide trend estimates and analyses against current EFC/Budget estimate during design phase

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Working knowledge of estimating methodologies and cost management principles
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in Excel for data analysis
• Ability to work successfully with all levels of management, all project team members (project management, contractors, sub-contractors etc.) to achieve team goals
• Ability to read, interpret and apply information from construction drawings
• Preferred Qualifications
• Relevant experience supporting project estimates, cost planning, and financial analysis
• Experience with dashboard modeling, reporting, and data visualization tools, including Power BI
• Proficiency with Power Query and data transformation techniques
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and/or Autodesk Forma for project collaboration, planning, and data-driven decision-making

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring Construction Management/Engineering, Architecture or Engineering

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