Director, Design & Delivery at The Walt Disney Company

Burbank, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Real Estate, Construction, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

At least 10 years of project management with proven experience managing Tenant Improvement, Ground up and Technology projects in a fast-paced environment
Proven experience in schedule management and consistent on time project delivery
Able to demonstrate creative problem-solving techniques to resolve project issues
Able to demonstrate value engineering skills and articulate specific examples of success
Understanding of the local or regional codes and ordinances that inform a building design
Understanding of the entitlements, financial and public relations implications of a proposed physical plan
Thoroughly proficient at reading and interpreting construction documents, leases, and contracts
Must be able to demonstrate a client service orientation
Ability to manage expectations of business units, and consistently meet and exceed these expectations
Proven experience in developing internal partnerships
Must have documented success in coordinating and managing staff assignments for multiple stakeholders
College degree required in a development core discipline such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related profession (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Management and execution of capital construction projects throughout the West Region of the Corporate Real Estate Portfolio
Manage an in-house project management team which provides proactive management of capital improvement projects, recurring capital maintenance projects, and department initiatives
Execute ground-up, tenant improvement, and technology capital construction work within TWDC global real estate portfolio
Leverage in-house stakeholders and external consultants to plan and execute projects
Act as a working manager, managing key projects directly in addition to managing the team
Lead two Sr. Managers as direct reports, and oversee a team of 10+ members, plus contractors as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementTenant ImprovementGround-up ConstructionTechnology ProjectsSchedule ManagementValue EngineeringCreative Problem-SolvingTeam ManagementConstruction ManagementPermitting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What team does the Director, Design & Delivery manage?

The Director leads two Sr. Managers as direct reports and oversees a team of 10+ members, plus contractors as needed.

What are the required qualifications and skills for this role?

Candidates need at least 10 years of project management experience with Tenant Improvement, Ground up, and Technology projects; proven schedule management and on-time delivery; creative problem-solving and value engineering skills; understanding of local codes, entitlements, and implications; proficiency in reading construction documents, leases, and contracts; client service orientation; and experience in partnerships and staff coordination.

What is the required education for this position?

A college degree is required in a development core discipline such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related profession.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require a specific location?

This information is not specified in the job description.