WDI Project Management Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
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 June 2026 to December 2026 and will be located in Orlando, FL. What You Will Do As a Project Management intern, you will have the opportunity to work within the department responsible for tactical project management of small to large projects from blue sky to close out! Working under leadership at Walt Disney Imagineering, we are seeking a passionate individual fueled by curiosity, energized by relationships and motivated to drive continuous improvement that matters. Our Project Management team regularly interfaces with creative, technical, engineering and construction teams in the delivery of facilities, ride, show, and systems throughout the lifecycle of the project. You will have the opportunity to Support active construction sites by partnering with field teams to understand site operations, progress tracking, and on‑site coordination Assist in scheduling, estimating, budgeting within project scope Coordinate information by collecting and verifying document change information for presentation of solutions Assist in presentations to management on project status Facilitate relationships; communicate verbally and in written correspondence for presentations to the project team, vendors, and consultants
Requirements
- Proven ability to manage the project development process and documentation (shop drawings, document control, punch lists)
- Full understanding of scheduling, budgeting and estimating
- Exposure to or experience with hiring of outside vendors, professional bid packages
- Experience with or support of large-scale construction projects (schools, hospitals, retail/office space)
- Thorough understanding of the contract administration process (contacts, professional fees)
- Ability to work through conflict, and to problem-solve issues to resolution
- Ability to understand the needs of the client and to maintain relationships between the owner/operator
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point, Keynote)
- Experience using Bluebeam
- Ability to take direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment
- 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
- Familiarity with Airtable for project tracking, data organization, or workflow management
Responsibilities
- Support active construction sites by partnering with field teams to understand site operations, progress tracking, and on‑site coordination
- Assist in scheduling, estimating, budgeting within project scope
- Coordinate information by collecting and verifying document change information for presentation of solutions
- Assist in presentations to management on project status
- Facilitate relationships; communicate verbally and in written correspondence for presentations to the project team, vendors, and consultants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
