Design Manager - Project Hire/Internal Assignment

The Walt Disney Company•Lake Buena Vista, FL

7d•$120,800 - $161,900•Onsite

About The Position

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force behind Disney's theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineers combine storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences. This role involves coordinating, planning, and managing Architecture, Design & Planning disciplines for specific projects, lands, or parks. The position requires coordination with Creative, Show Design and Production, and Ride studios, with accountability for project financial health. This is a Project Hire position without a guarantee of permanent placement.

Requirements

5 or more years of professional experience
Working knowledge of Building Information Management (BIM), Integrated Product Delivery (IPD), Design Assist, and Building Specification Design Program
Demonstrated experience in architecture and facilities engineering project management
Proficiency in technical coordination of design documents
Strong financial acumen for managing project budgets
Effective communication and persuasive skills
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or architecture required

Nice To Haves

Experience in the themed entertainment industry
Previous experience managing a team of professional employees
Familiarity with Disney's design standards and procedures
Advanced degree desired but not required
Professional license desirable but not required

Responsibilities

Provide architecture and facilities engineering project management and technical leadership from conceptual design through construction of a single themed entertainment project.
Function as the representative of the Architecture, Design & Engineering (AD&E) division on the project core team, responsible for the AD&E design process and product.
Coordinate with functional management on staffing/costing and strategy issues.
Direct the activities of in-house staff and outside consultants in the preparation of construction contract documents.
Ensure coordination of multi-discipline architectural, environment design and engineering scopes of work, including integration of all show and ride system requirements and facility impacts.
Assemble and manage design schedules, labor estimates and budgets.
Provide technical and administrative directing to maintain project costs within budget with appropriate cost and schedule tracking and reporting.
Ensure conformance to all divisional standards and procedures.
Oversee design/build consultant as the owner's representative.
Make recommendations on bid packages.
May function as the Project Architect on venue(s) assigned when self-performing.
Coordinates with Graphics, Themed Lighting, Show Set, and Interiors.
Project reporting for status of Architecture, Design & Engineering (AD&E) project risks, budget management (internal/external design disciplines) and issues.
Participates in and contributes to weekly project staff meetings.