Estimator (Project Hire)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10129450 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Oct. 22, 2025Job Summary:
Buena Vista Construction Company (BVCC) is a business entity within Walt Disney World that provides Construction Management and General Contracting expertise to support facility, show, ride enhancements, and refurbishments. The Estimator is responsible for producing various levels of construction project estimates in support of pre-construction and implementation. They will participate in project scope development, database comparison with actual costs, and review of contractor schedule of values. The Estimator will assist in the change management effort by developing estimates for pending items and change orders including analysis of detailed sub-contractor costs.
***This is a Project Hire planned to run 24 months***
You will report to the Manager, Project Controls and Business Management, Buena Vista Construction Company.
Responsibilities/You Will:
Generate rough order of magnitude, conceptual, bid, and construct estimates for bidding of facility/attraction/show and ride modifications, renovations, and new construction.
Solicit and evaluate pricing from prospective sub-contractors and vendors.
Partner with construction management, field operations, and scheduling teams to continue to evolve estimating metrics.
Present estimating approach in group settings with construction management, field operations, and scheduling teams.
Participate in pre-construction reviews and provide budget estimates as needed.
Evaluate subcontractor proposals for changes in project work in accordance with contract requirements and fair market values.
Stay current with market conditions and changes. Perform statistical research, and analysis, and support the production of departmental reports.
Basic Qualifications/You Will Have:
3+ years of experience in estimating or project controls.
Proven knowledge and experience in quantity surveying and cost estimating for general construction including some experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.
Proficient in performing material takeoffs and labor resource production approaches.
Experience using construction estimating software. Primavera P6 is preferred.
Knowledge of Construction methods and materials and the ability to interpret design drawings and specifications.
Demonstrated computer skills and ability to structure, coordinate, and optimally utilize items within a database.
Confirmed verbal and written communication skills, effective in relationship building with teams, sub-contractors, and vendors.
Demonstrated compassion and commitment to diversity and inclusion, including inviting diverse perspectives, supporting an inclusive work environment, and supporting workforce diversity.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Management, or equivalent work experience.
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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About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Buena Vista Trading Company, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Buena Vista Trading Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
