WDI Project Management Intern

About The Role & Program

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force behind Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineers blend storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences and innovative entertainment for families. This internship is approximately 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 the tactical project management of projects from conception to completion. Working under leadership at Walt Disney Imagineering, this role involves assisting in:

• Managing the entire scope of a small project or a definable scope of work.
• Scheduling, estimating, and budgeting within project scope.
• Coordinating information by collecting and verifying document change information for presentation of solutions.
• Presenting project status to management.
• Facilitating relationships and communicating verbally and in written correspondence for presentations to the project team, vendors, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing project scope.
• Assist with scheduling, estimating, and budgeting.
• Coordinate and verify document change information.
• Assist in presenting project status.
• Facilitate communication and relationships.

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.
• 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 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.

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 & Program Information

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree and 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.
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work.
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship.