WDI Project Management Intern

About the Role & Program

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force behind Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships. This internship offers a blend of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences. The internship will take place from January 2027 to June 2027 in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Do

As a Project Management intern, you will work within the department responsible for tactical project management of projects from blue sky to close out. You will work under leadership at Walt Disney Imagineering, contributing to continuous improvement. The Project Management team interfaces with creative, technical, engineering, and construction teams.

• Assist in managing the entire scope of a small project or a definable scope of work.
• Assist in scheduling, estimating, and 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 & Tech Stack

• 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 (contracts, professional fees).
• Ability to work through conflict and problem-solve issues to resolution.
• Ability to understand client needs and maintain relationships between owner/operator.
• Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Power Point, Keynote.
• Ability to take direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates MUST meet all of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the 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.

Additional Information

• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work.
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship.
• Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida Based Professional Interns.
• The pay rate for this role is $26.50 per hour for undergraduate students.
• Select benefits may be provided, dependent on the level and position offered.