About the Role & Program

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 teams that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, we blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe!

What You Will Do

As a Project Management intern, you 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 (WDI), 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 disciplines in the delivery of show/ride design facilities and systems throughout the life of the project.

You will have the opportunity to: 

• Assist in managing the entire scope of a small project or scope of work which is self-contained and definable 
• 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 executive management on project status 
• Facilitate relationships; communicate verbally and in written correspondence for presentations to the project team, vendors, and consultants   

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 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 manage through conflict, complexity and to problem-solve issues to resolution 
• Ability to understand the needs of the client and to manage relationships between the owner/operator 
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point, Keynote) 
• Ability to take direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment

Required Education 

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or graduated within the past 6 months, from an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Engineering, Architecture Project Management Engineering, or related field 

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information 

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have reliable transportation to/from work
• This internship will be located in either Orlando, FL or Glendale, CA
• The approximate dates of this internship are January through June 2025
• Must provide own housing for the duration internship program Housing - (Florida ONLY) We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here 

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $30 per hour for undergraduate students, $35 per hour for graduate students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.