WDI Project Management Intern, Orlando, Spring 2027

Walt Disney Imagineering; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities

Benefits package

Reliable transportation

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering in Orlando seeks a curious, team‑oriented Project Management intern to help guide projects from blue-sky concepts to closeout. You will work with creative, engineering and construction teams under experienced leadership to support scheduling, budgeting and documentation throughout the lifecycle of Disney experiences.

Current enrollment as a junior or higher in engineering, architecture, project management or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a junior or higher in an accredited college/university pursuing a related degree.
• Interest in project management and coordination across disciplines.
• Ability to work with vendors and manage documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the scope of small projects or defined work streams.
• Support scheduling, budgeting and estimating within project scope.
• Coordinate information and present solutions to the team and vendors.
• Assist in presentations to management on project status.
• Facilitate effective communication and relationship building.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Vendor management

Construction experience

Contract administration

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering/Architecture/PM major

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Keynote

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 in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Do

As a Project Management intern, you will have the opportunity to work within the department responsible for tactical project management of small to large projects from blue sky to close out! Working under leadership at Walt Disney Imagineering, we are seeking a passionate individual fueled by curiosity, energized by relationships and motivated to drive continuous improvement that matters. Our Project Management team regularly interfaces with creative, technical, engineering and construction teams in the delivery of facilities, ride, show, and systems throughout the lifecycle of the project.

• Assist in managing the entire scope of a small project or self-contained and definable scope of work
• Assist in scheduling, estimating, budgeting within project scope
• Coordinate information by collecting and verifying document change information for presentation of solutions
• Assist in presentations to management on project status
• Facilitate relationships; communicate verbally and in written correspondence for presentations to the project team, vendors, and consultants

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability to manage the project development process and documentation (shop drawings, document control, punch lists)
• Full understanding of scheduling, budgeting and estimating
• Exposure to or experience with hiring of outside vendors, professional bid packages
• Experience with or support of large-scale construction projects (schools, hospitals, retail/office space)
• Thorough understanding of the contract administration process (contacts, professional fees)
• Ability to work through conflict, and to problem-solve issues to resolution
• Ability to understand the needs of the client and to maintain relationships between the owner/operator
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point, Keynote)
• Ability to take direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment

Education

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management 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 authorizationHave not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

Additional Information

• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.