Construction Estimator (Project Hire)

Job Posting Title:

Construction Estimator (Project Hire)

Req ID:

10126704

Job Description:

***This is a Project Hire planned to run 24 months***

About the Role & Team

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts! 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 Construction Estimator produces several levels of construction project estimates, with a heavy concentration on conceptual estimating, to support facility project planning. 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.

Responsibilities/You Will

• Produce rough order of magnitude, conceptual, design development, and bid and construct estimates of probable cost for facility modifications, renovations, and new construction
• Participate in design reviews and provide budget estimates
• Partner with the Facility Planning (IFP) Representative and Program Manager to estimate future year program
• Develop construction estimates for complex, single venue projects, phasing, and property-wide programs
• Evaluate contractor proposals for changes in project work observing contract requirements and fair market values
• Lead negotiations with professional consultants and contractors to settle costs for changes in work
• Stay current with market conditions, perform statistical analysis, and produce departmental reports as warranted
• Support multiple project teams with scope development, bid requirements, schedule of values, and contractual language
• Help with Estimator training for procedural and business protocol
• Influence projects teams and internal partners.

Basic Qualifications/You Will Have

• Four (4) years of applicable experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or commercial facilities industry
• Experience in conceptual, quantity survey and cost estimating for general construction, including some experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
• Knowledge of contracting processes and legalities
• Knowledge of facility design and construction methods, construction activity sequencing, and schedule logic
• Experience with structuring, organizing, and using items within a database
• Experience using construction estimating software
• Experience with Risk Identification

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of current Florida Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire and Epcot building codes
• Experience with Primavera software

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related fields

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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Job Posting Segment:

FOS

Job Posting Primary Business:

Facilities Asset Mgmt (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Project Estimating

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-08-01