Job Description

Job Summary:

WDI Project Management Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

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 May/June 2025 through January 2026 and will be located in either Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL.

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, 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 facilities, ride, show, and systems throughout the life of the project.

• 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 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, punchlists) 
• Full understanding of scheduling, budgeting and quality 
• 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, 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 

Education 

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior from an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, 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 at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional 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
• Fully available for the duration of the internship
• Able to provide own housing
• 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 California and Florida 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:

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Hourly pay, Contract work, Summer work, Internship, Worldwide,

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