WDI Construction Management Intern, Spring 2027

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 Orlando, FL

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