Associate Project Manager

The Walt Disney Company•Vista, FL

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager manages the ownership, coordination and control of specific projects ensuring consistency with department strategy, commitments and goals. You will manage responsibility throughout the project life cycle. You will guide progress on each project including initial planning, scope development, contracting, construction, and closeout. You will ensure the project documentation is processed. You will coordinate communication with partners and leadership. What You Will Do Be responsible for overall project safety, obtaining final acceptance for a contractor submitted safety plan, and compliance with the project safety plan. Includes compliance with all regulatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, corporate governance requirements, and FAM Standard Operating Guidelines(SOG). Be responsible for the development and closeout of the portfolio of projects throughout the project life. Maintain accurate financial reporting, and job files including budget, project design, and Estimated Final Costs(EFC's). Work with partners and operators to implement the job in a cost-effective manner. Develop bid strategies with Procurement, including scope of work, unit costing items, bid alternates, and operational constraints required for contract preparation. Lead all aspects of the project timeline, establish planning tasks to ensure schedule compliance, to achieve the desired completion date. Facilitate development meetings with clients and encouraging resolutions to meet all partner constraints. Connect with partners, clients and leadership regarding project status, schedule, financial and guest impacts. Conduct presentations to clients and FAM executives. Use project and contract management systems in the daily operation of the business.

Requirements

4+ Years experience with construction methods and materials.
Experience interpreting design drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of construction project management processes, purchasing/contract management, and development.
Experience with construction finance (budgets, cash flows, etc.).
Experience with Project Management Information System(PMIS) Software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Renovations.
2+ years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or commercial facilities construction industry.
Experience with vendor negotiations, estimating, and bidding processes.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for overall project safety, obtaining final acceptance for a contractor submitted safety plan, and compliance with the project safety plan. Includes compliance with all regulatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, corporate governance requirements, and FAM Standard Operating Guidelines(SOG).
Be responsible for the development and closeout of the portfolio of projects throughout the project life.
Maintain accurate financial reporting, and job files including budget, project design, and Estimated Final Costs(EFC's).
Work with partners and operators to implement the job in a cost-effective manner.
Develop bid strategies with Procurement, including scope of work, unit costing items, bid alternates, and operational constraints required for contract preparation.
Lead all aspects of the project timeline, establish planning tasks to ensure schedule compliance, to achieve the desired completion date.
Facilitate development meetings with clients and encouraging resolutions to meet all partner constraints.
Connect with partners, clients and leadership regarding project status, schedule, financial and guest impacts.
Conduct presentations to clients and FAM executives.
Use project and contract management systems in the daily operation of the business.