Associate Project Manager Facilities & Construction
Corporate Real Estate (CRE) is responsible for the strategic support of The Walt Disney Company's (TWDC) Global Real Estate portfolio, providing subject matter expertise in the areas of design and construction to our key stakeholders. CRE drives real estate development results while balancing business goals and objectives with corporate requirements. The CRE Design & Delivery Team executes capital construction projects within the CRE portfolio from project inception through design, permitting, construction, turnover and occupancy. Be A Part Of The Story and Apply Today!
A Day in the life of an Associate Project Manager Facilities & Construction
Assist in planning and managing Capital Improvement construction and renovation projects.
Assist during the architect, engineer, general contractor, and other vendor bid processes.
Support the preparation of project budgets, schedules, and project update reporting.
Coordinate project meetings, including drafting agendas and tracking action items.
Assist in preparing and processing project documentation, including funding requests, internal work permits, and contracts.
Maintain project files and ensure accurate records throughout the project lifecycle.
Work with architects, engineers, and contractors to track project progress.
Assist in reviewing construction documents, plans, and specifications.
Conduct site visits to monitor project activities, safety compliance, and adherence to design documentation.
Support change order management, including tracking, documentation, and cost verification.
Assist in budget tracking, cost forecasting, and invoice processing.
Help manage project-related procurement, bid processes, and vendor contracts.
Coordinate with internal finance and procurement teams to ensure timely approvals and payments.
Serve as a liaison between internal Disney stakeholders, including Facilities, Real Estate, IT, Security, Sourcing, and Corporate Finance.
Communicate project updates and coordinate expectations with business units.
Support vendor management, ensuring timely delivery of services and materials.
Work with internal business partners to ensure successful turnover of project areas.
These are the skills you will need to be successful in the role
+5 years of experience in project design and/or construction of tenant improvement work or 3 years Disney project coordination experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
Familiarity with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
It would be a plus if you had these skills
Experience with managing a recurring capital program and tenant improvement work preferred.
Knowledge of local and regional building codes and construction best practices.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar design and project management tools.
Master's degree preferred in Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Business Administration or in Architecture.
PMP, EIT, PE, and/or Architect's License
Education is important to us, here is what we are looking for
Bachelor's degree or equivalent required in a development core discipline such as Construction Management, engineering, Architecture or related profession.
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Read LessESPN is seeking a seasoned attorney for the role of Senior Counsel. This position will report to the Lead Counsel and will assist and support the Lead Counsel, Chief Counsel, General Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation. Areas of focus will include, but are not limited to, unscripted/scripted original content acquisitions and production. ESPN will consider placement of this position in Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, or Bristol, CT.
What You Will Do:
Maintains current knowledge of substantial range of federal, state, and local laws and of legislative and regulatory developments, analyzes how these might impact ESPN, and conceives and recommends compliance actionsServes as primary Legal Department representative for assigned ESPN departments or categoriesDrafts contracts and other legal documents, recommends approval/modification of contracts proposed by outside parties, and negotiates with outside partiesPossesses and maintains (including through continuing legal education) knowledge in specialized legal areas, including emerging trends, specifically in connection with (1) content (including scripted/unscripted audiovisual programming, licensing and production); (2) intellectual property (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity); (3) marketing and promotion; and/or (4) digital (including social) media and platformsConceives and recommends strategies and tactics in response to legislative and regulatory developments and other events or anticipated actionsKeeps internal clients (and Legal leadership team) fully informed of relevant legal issues and implications of their current operations and proposed actions and, advises them accordingly of risks and legal consequences of alternative actionsReviews and edits significant guidelines, policies, letters, work orders, and other documents from applicable client departments to ensure that legal implications are appropriately handledManages outside counsel in their representation of ESPN on litigation and other legal service matters and analyzes the approach and effectiveness of such outside counselMay directly supervise, on a non-exclusive basis, one or more Paralegal and Legal Assistant colleagues, and may supervise individual projects of Counsel(s)Recommends and may implement Legal Department policy at the direction of General Counsel, Chief Counsel and Lead CounselOperates within the context of defined corporate strategiesRecommends and implements enhancements and improvements to established processes and workflowsTranslates corporate strategy into mid- and long-term goalsTranslates the analysis and evaluation of trends in ESPN's legal positioning and compliance into recommended corporate actionsConceives and recommends strategies and initiatives to minimize the legal risks of current operations and proposed actionsDetermines / recommends the language of template legal documentsAnalyzes the legal implications of proposed ventures and current operations and proposed actions of internal clientsAnalyzes new laws and legislative and regulatory developments for their potential impact on ESPNGuides or participates in the management of client organizations in the interpretation of complex informationContributes to ensuring the processing efficiencies at all levels of the organizationsEnsures that internal clients have an adequate understanding of the law as it applies to their operationsInteracts with internal client managementRequired Qualifications & Skills:
A minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including extensive drafting, in a transactional IP practice at a law firm, network/studio, sports league, agency, and/or other in-house legal departmentA strong understanding of content agreement negotiating (including, by way of example only, audiovisual programming, licensing, and production agreements), intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity), and scripted or unscripted original content acquisitions and production, including audio/visual and music clearances, guild related matters, and/or talent negotiationsFamiliarity with entertainment, broadcast/cable, internet, mobile, direct-to-consumer, social and other digital media and/or sports businessesExcellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and analytical skillsExcellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority and high-volume projects in a fast-paced environmentExceptional ability to respond to and interact with creative and business executives at all levels of seniority in a manner that is personable and professionalExceptional facility with spotting issues, assessing and communicating risks, making common-sense decisions, and finding flexible/creative solutions to achieve business goalsPreferred Qualifications:
Experience supervising paralegal/legal support staffEducation:
JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law schoolAdmission to California State Bar, New York State Bar or Connecticut State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel in the applicable state of employmentESPN is seeking a seasoned attorney for the role of Senior Counsel. This position will report to the Lead Counsel and will assist and support the Lead Counsel, Chief Counsel, General Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation. Areas of focus will include, but are not limited to, unscripted/scripted original content acquisitions and production. ESPN will consider placement of this position in Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, or Bristol, CT.
What You Will Do:
Maintains current knowledge of substantial range of federal, state, and local laws and of legislative and regulatory developments, analyzes how these might impact ESPN, and conceives and recommends compliance actionsServes as primary Legal Department representative for assigned ESPN departments or categoriesDrafts contracts and other legal documents, recommends approval/modification of contracts proposed by outside parties, and negotiates with outside partiesPossesses and maintains (including through continuing legal education) knowledge in specialized legal areas, including emerging trends, specifically in connection with (1) content (including scripted/unscripted audiovisual programming, licensing and production); (2) intellectual property (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity); (3) marketing and promotion; and/or (4) digital (including social) media and platformsConceives and recommends strategies and tactics in response to legislative and regulatory developments and other events or anticipated actionsKeeps internal clients (and Legal leadership team) fully informed of relevant legal issues and implications of their current operations and proposed actions and, advises them accordingly of risks and legal consequences of alternative actionsReviews and edits significant guidelines, policies, letters, work orders, and other documents from applicable client departments to ensure that legal implications are appropriately handledManages outside counsel in their representation of ESPN on litigation and other legal service matters and analyzes the approach and effectiveness of such outside counselMay directly supervise, on a non-exclusive basis, one or more Paralegal and Legal Assistant colleagues, and may supervise individual projects of Counsel(s)Recommends and may implement Legal Department policy at the direction of General Counsel, Chief Counsel and Lead CounselOperates within the context of defined corporate strategiesRecommends and implements enhancements and improvements to established processes and workflowsTranslates corporate strategy into mid- and long-term goalsTranslates the analysis and evaluation of trends in ESPN's legal positioning and compliance into recommended corporate actionsConceives and recommends strategies and initiatives to minimize the legal risks of current operations and proposed actionsDetermines / recommends the language of template legal documentsAnalyzes the legal implications of proposed ventures and current operations and proposed actions of internal clientsAnalyzes new laws and legislative and regulatory developments for their potential impact on ESPNGuides or participates in the management of client organizations in the interpretation of complex informationContributes to ensuring the processing efficiencies at all levels of the organizationsEnsures that internal clients have an adequate understanding of the law as it applies to their operationsInteracts with internal client managementRequired Qualifications & Skills:
A minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including extensive drafting, in a transactional IP practice at a law firm, network/studio, sports league, agency, and/or other in-house legal departmentA strong understanding of content agreement negotiating (including, by way of example only, audiovisual programming, licensing, and production agreements), intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity), and scripted or unscripted original content acquisitions and production, including audio/visual and music clearances, guild related matters, and/or talent negotiationsFamiliarity with entertainment, broadcast/cable, internet, mobile, direct-to-consumer, social and other digital media and/or sports businessesExcellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and analytical skillsExcellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority and high-volume projects in a fast-paced environmentExceptional ability to respond to and interact with creative and business executives at all levels of seniority in a manner that is personable and professionalExceptional facility with spotting issues, assessing and communicating risks, making common-sense decisions, and finding flexible/creative solutions to achieve business goalsPreferred Qualifications:
Experience supervising paralegal/legal support staffEducation:
JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law schoolAdmission to California State Bar, New York State Bar or Connecticut State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel in the applicable state of employmentESPN is seeking a seasoned attorney for the role of Senior Counsel. This position will report to the Lead Counsel and will assist and support the Lead Counsel, Chief Counsel, General Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation. Areas of focus will include, but are not limited to, unscripted/scripted original content acquisitions and production. ESPN will consider placement of this position in Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, or Bristol, CT.
What You Will Do:
Maintains current knowledge of substantial range of federal, state, and local laws and of legislative and regulatory developments, analyzes how these might impact ESPN, and conceives and recommends compliance actionsServes as primary Legal Department representative for assigned ESPN departments or categoriesDrafts contracts and other legal documents, recommends approval/modification of contracts proposed by outside parties, and negotiates with outside partiesPossesses and maintains (including through continuing legal education) knowledge in specialized legal areas, including emerging trends, specifically in connection with (1) content (including scripted/unscripted audiovisual programming, licensing and production); (2) intellectual property (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity); (3) marketing and promotion; and/or (4) digital (including social) media and platformsConceives and recommends strategies and tactics in response to legislative and regulatory developments and other events or anticipated actionsKeeps internal clients (and Legal leadership team) fully informed of relevant legal issues and implications of their current operations and proposed actions and, advises them accordingly of risks and legal consequences of alternative actionsReviews and edits significant guidelines, policies, letters, work orders, and other documents from applicable client departments to ensure that legal implications are appropriately handledManages outside counsel in their representation of ESPN on litigation and other legal service matters and analyzes the approach and effectiveness of such outside counselMay directly supervise, on a non-exclusive basis, one or more Paralegal and Legal Assistant colleagues, and may supervise individual projects of Counsel(s)Recommends and may implement Legal Department policy at the direction of General Counsel, Chief Counsel and Lead CounselOperates within the context of defined corporate strategiesRecommends and implements enhancements and improvements to established processes and workflowsTranslates corporate strategy into mid- and long-term goalsTranslates the analysis and evaluation of trends in ESPN's legal positioning and compliance into recommended corporate actionsConceives and recommends strategies and initiatives to minimize the legal risks of current operations and proposed actionsDetermines / recommends the language of template legal documentsAnalyzes the legal implications of proposed ventures and current operations and proposed actions of internal clientsAnalyzes new laws and legislative and regulatory developments for their potential impact on ESPNGuides or participates in the management of client organizations in the interpretation of complex informationContributes to ensuring the processing efficiencies at all levels of the organizationsEnsures that internal clients have an adequate understanding of the law as it applies to their operationsInteracts with internal client managementRequired Qualifications & Skills:
A minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including extensive drafting, in a transactional IP practice at a law firm, network/studio, sports league, agency, and/or other in-house legal departmentA strong understanding of content agreement negotiating (including, by way of example only, audiovisual programming, licensing, and production agreements), intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity), and scripted or unscripted original content acquisitions and production, including audio/visual and music clearances, guild related matters, and/or talent negotiationsFamiliarity with entertainment, broadcast/cable, internet, mobile, direct-to-consumer, social and other digital media and/or sports businessesExcellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and analytical skillsExcellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority and high-volume projects in a fast-paced environmentExceptional ability to respond to and interact with creative and business executives at all levels of seniority in a manner that is personable and professionalExceptional facility with spotting issues, assessing and communicating risks, making common-sense decisions, and finding flexible/creative solutions to achieve business goalsPreferred Qualifications:
Experience supervising paralegal/legal support staffEducation:
JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law schoolAdmission to California State Bar, New York State Bar or Connecticut State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel in the applicable state of employment