Associate Project Manager (Facility Asset Management)

About the role

The Associate Project Manager position ensures that all assigned projects are properly scoped, designed, and executed with an emphasis on strict scope, budget, and schedule control. You will successfully manage each assigned project from inception to completion, continually delivering projects within the approved budget and schedule with the highest quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall project safety, obtaining final approval for contractor submitted safety plans and compliance to the project safety plan. Includes compliance to all regulatory (OSHA) requirements, corporate governance requirements, and Facilities Asset Management (FAM) Standard Operating Guide (SOG).
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members and customers/clients.
• Partner with all lines of business (LOB) to ensure the final product best meets the intended business objective.
• Provide support for the administration of contracts including the scope of work, unit costing items, bid alternates, and operational constraints required for contract preparation.
• Responsible for the project schedule, establishing critical path tasks to ensure schedule compliance, and ensuring proper man loading requirements of the contractor to achieve the desired completion date.
• Coordinate operational constraints and job objectives together to achieve a seamless project. Include timely communication with Business Partners, Clients, and management regarding project status, schedule, and financial and guest impacts.
• Communicate project information effectively to LOB client and all impacted Resort divisions and management.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree (BA / BS) in project/construction management or related field and 2+ years of applicable hands-on project/ construction experience or 2 years of college and 8+ years of applicable hands-on project/construction experience.
• Four years of project management/construction management in hospitality, commercial and industrial construction. Theme Park construction experience is a plus.
• Proven knowledge of project management process and demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of projects over $4M annually.
• Proven knowledge of project accounting, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, document management, best value contracting, contract management, and cost forecasting.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and techniques. Familiarity with all construction applicable codes, i.e., UBC, NEC & UFC.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to prepare presentations for department management reviews that drive related decisions.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organization skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to communicate with all levels, including hourly crafts as well as executives.
• Able to prepare and deliver executive presentations.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to identify project-related risks and propose mitigation plans.

Skills

• Technically competent with various software programs such as construction management software and Microsoft suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Utilize project and contract management systems in the daily operation of the business.

Benefits and Perks

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.