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WDI Project Controls Estimating Intern, Summer 2025

The Walt Disney Company

Florida, United States (On-site)

WDI Project Controls Estimating Intern, Summer 2025

4 Days ago • 1-2 Years • Facilities Management • Undisclosed

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Job Description

The WDI Project Controls Estimating Intern will assist senior estimators in preparing cost estimates for theme park facilities, shows, and rides. Responsibilities include reviewing historical cost data, calculating project takeoffs, maintaining project files, and evaluating design documentation. The intern will work under direct supervision, collaborating with project management, contractors, and subcontractors. The internship runs from May/June 2025 to August/September 2025 in Orlando, FL. This role offers hands-on experience in estimating techniques and cost control within a renowned entertainment company.

Must have:

Knowledge of estimating techniques
Ability to interpret cost data
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Ability to read construction drawings
Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture/Engineering degree

Good to have:

Relevant estimating experience
Active membership in industry organizations

Perks:

Select benefits may be provided (medical, financial, etc.)

Job Summary:

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 August/September 2025 and will be located in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Do

As an Estimating intern, you will be responsible for preparing estimates for facility, shows, and rides throughout our project lifecycles and will work under the immediate direction of a Project Senior or Principal Estimator. You will have the opportunity to:

Review and incorporate historical cost data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into estimates.
Assist in preparing estimates by calculating complete takeoffs of a project scope of work
Maintain files for all working documents and data as back up to estimate figures
Assist in evaluating all design documentation and provide trend estimates and analyses against current EFC/Budget estimate during design phase

Required Qualifications & Skills

Knowledge of estimating techniques and cost controls
Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
Proficiency in PC programs (MS Office Suite)
Ability to work successfully with all levels of management, all project team members (project management, contractors, sub-contractors etc.) to achieve team goals
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant estimating experience
Active membership in industry related organizations

Education:

Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior from an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring Construction Management/Engineering, Architecture or Engineering.

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
We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information

The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL 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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The Walt Disney Company

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