The Walt Disney Company

Project Manager

The Walt Disney Company$126K — $154K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of project or construction management experience in hospitality, commercial, and industrial fields.
  • Ability to manage a portfolio of projects exceeding $6M annually.
  • Strong knowledge of project accounting, estimating, scheduling, and budgeting.
  • Familiarity with construction methods, materials, and applicable codes.
  • Outstanding organizational and detail-oriented skills with problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with team management capabilities.
  • Experience in identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project safety compliance and approve contractor safety plans.
  • Manage the planning, execution, and closeout phases of each project.
  • Assemble and coordinate project teams for effective integrated delivery.
  • Support contract administration, including scope and pricing elements.
  • Establish and maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion.
  • Facilitate communication with clients and stakeholders regarding project status.
  • Implement change order processes while tracking budget adjustments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and savings benefits.
  • Educational opportunities for professional growth.
  • Unique perks exclusive to Disney employees.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Project Manager

Req ID:


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.

Job Posting Segment:
FOS

Job Posting Primary Business:
Facilities Asset Mgmt (DLR)

Primary Job Posting Category:
Construction Project Mgmt Superintendents

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-08-13

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

The Walt Disney Company Careers

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Learn more about The Walt Disney Company
Size
190,000 employees
Market Cap
$155.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$60.7 billion
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