Estimator

Job Summary:

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?

The Estimator will support projects with the Facility Asset Management team (FAM). This position produces several levels of construction project estimates, with a heavy concentration on conceptual estimating, to support facility project planning at the Walt Disney World Resort. You will participate in project development, database comparison with actual costs, and review of contractor schedule of values. You will guide the Change Management effort with the project team, including analysis of contractor detailed costs and finalizing negotiations for settlement.

You will report to the Program Estimator.

What You Will Do:

• Produce rough order of magnitude estimates for facility modifications, renovations, and new construction at, conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction stages.
• Participate in design reviews and provide budget estimates.
• Partner with the Integrated Facility Planning (IFP) Representative and Program Manager to estimate future year program. Identify areas for decisions.
• Evaluate contractor proposals for changes in project work following contract requirements and fair market values.
• Lead negotiations with professional consultants and contractors to settle costs for changes in work.
• Stay ahead of market conditions, perform statistical analysis, and produce departmental reports as warranted.
• Support project teams with scope development, bid requirements, schedule of values, and contractual language.
• Attend project walks to help judge feasibility of work.
• Build relationships and partnerships with various lines of business, stakeholders, and clients.
• Perform to the operating guidelines, metrics, and standardization of the estimating department.
• Present high dollar estimates to executive team.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 4+ Years Experience in Construction Management, Engineering, or the Commercial Construction Industry.
• Experience in rough order of magnitude and cost estimating for general construction.
• Knowledge of contracting processes, negotiation, and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of facility design and construction methods, construction activity sequencing, and schedule logic.
• Walk project sites with uneven or rough terrain and occasionally climb ladders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing estimating.
• Experience using software such as, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, PMWeb.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or commensurate construction experience.
• Knowledge of current Florida building codes.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Lake Buena Vista, FL is $92,400-$123,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

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