WDI Construction Management Intern, FL, Summer/Fall 2026

The Walt Disney Company • Lake Buena Vista, FL

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About The Position

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 May/June 2026 to December 2026 and will be 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

Requirements

• 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
• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship

Nice To Haves

• Previous related experience in a professional work setting

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees