Construction Estimator (Project Hire)

Disney • Lake Buena Vista, FL

116d

About The Position

This is a Project Hire planned to run 24 months. At Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, we create happiness, and that motto permeates everything we do. As a Construction Estimator, you will help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen. You will produce several levels of construction project estimates, with a heavy concentration on conceptual estimating, to support facility project planning. Your role will involve participating in project development, database comparison with actual costs, and reviewing contractor schedules of values. You will guide the Change Management effort with the project team, including analysis of contractor detailed costs and finalizing negotiations for settlement.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of applicable experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or commercial facilities industry
• Experience in conceptual, quantity survey and cost estimating for general construction, including some experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
• Knowledge of contracting processes and legalities
• Knowledge of facility design and construction methods, construction activity sequencing, and schedule logic
• Experience with structuring, organizing, and using items within a database
• Experience using construction estimating software
• Experience with Risk Identification

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of current Florida Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire and Epcot building codes
• Experience with Primavera software

Responsibilities

• Produce rough order of magnitude, conceptual, design development, and bid and construct estimates of probable cost for facility modifications, renovations, and new construction
• Participate in design reviews and provide budget estimates
• Partner with the Facility Planning (IFP) Representative and Program Manager to estimate future year program
• Develop construction estimates for complex, single venue projects, phasing, and property-wide programs
• Evaluate contractor proposals for changes in project work observing contract requirements and fair market values
• Lead negotiations with professional consultants and contractors to settle costs for changes in work
• Stay current with market conditions, perform statistical analysis, and produce departmental reports as warranted
• Support multiple project teams with scope development, bid requirements, schedule of values, and contractual language
• Help with Estimator training for procedural and business protocol
• Influence projects teams and internal partners.

Benefits

• Health and savings benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Special extras that only Disney can provide

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree