Construction Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager for the Disneyland Resort, in Anaheim CA, will be accountable for ensuring that all assigned projects are properly scoped, designed and executed with an emphasis on strict scope, budget and schedule control. They will have full accountability for implementation of assigned projects. They must perform accountabilities according to established operating procedures and is expected to take an active role in continually improving these processes. They will successfully manage each assigned project from inception to completion and will continually deliver projects within approved budget and schedule with the highest quality and in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads project scope development and options analysis. Leads project estimate development and review with support of Project Estimator. Develops project implementation strategy and schedule with support of Project Scheduler. Obtains funding approval, via execution approval process, prior to implementation with support of Project Controller.
Ensures/leads integration of all scope requirements associated with each assigned projects
Assembles project teams with internal and external resources to successfully complete and deliver the required scope.
Establishes each assigned project on Expedition for cost tracking and documentation
Identifies unplanned business needs within his/her program and leads unplanned capital process to obtain the required funding
Partners with LOB Business Managers to resolve project specific financial issues
Oversees the efforts of all project team members to ensure that they are working as an integrated team in delivering against project goals.
Closely manages project timelines and schedules to manage client expectations and ensure minimum impact to Operations.
Provides leadership to team members in identifying project risks early and guide them in developing appropriate mitigation plans
Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members and stakeholders/clients.
Manages project budgets and provides timely project spending updates with support of Project Controller.
Partners with all lines of business (LOB) to ensure the final product best meets the intended business objective.
Communicates project information effectively to LOB client and all impacted Resort divisions and management.
Provides leadership to direct reports (if applicable) to ensure all assigned projects are delivered to the Resort with the highest quality and within approved budget/schedule.
Works closely with Senior Project Manager to accomplish objectives and improve business processes. Focus on continuous performance improvement and efficiency.We Require:
4-year college degree (BA/BS) in project/construction management or related field, or 2+ years of college and 10 years of hands on project/construction experience
4-7 years of project management/construction management in commercial and industrial construction with a minimum of 2 years of Theme Park construction experience
Computer literate; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Project Management software, i.e. Expedition, Microsoft Project
Advanced knowledge of SAP and its related Material Management/Financial modules and applications
Advanced knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, document management, best value contracting, contract management, cost forecasting
Knowledge of construction materials, methods and techniques. Knowledge of construction applicable codes, i.e., UBC, NEC and UFC
Familiarity with the ADA codes
Excellent communication skills with ability to prepare presentations that drive project related decisions, address project related risks and frame up mitigation options
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Ability to develop excellent relationships with key project partners and LOB clients
Strong understanding of our Guests/Guest experience and ability to demonstrate Disney passion for excellence
Strong leadership skills
Ability to identify and capture opportunities for project savings and cost avoidance (i.e., value engineering)
Strong relationship/interpersonal skills
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent analytical problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, up to $5M each, concurrently
REQUIREMENTS
See above / gj-hh