Associate Project Manager

Job Summary

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, is more than an enchanting, family-friendly destination. We’ve combined the spirit of O`ahu with the magic of Disney to create a place where guests and cast members alike can feel the magic, can feel the spirit of the island and can truly feel welcome. Here, you’ll bring the spirit of the islands to life in every part of your role. Are you ready to

join this team and make an impact?

About the Role

As an Associate Project Manager, you will lead assigned facilities and construction projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and handover. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are properly scoped and delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards.

This position supports the Facilities and Operations Services (FOS) Facilities Asset Management team at Aulani Resort. In this role, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contractors, manage project scope, budget, schedule, safety, and documentation, and partner with key stakeholders to ensure projects align with operational needs and support exceptional guest and cast experiences.

This full-time, salaried position reports to the Senior Manager of Programs and works closely with the Manager of Projects, designated Project Managers, Aulani Engineering Service Managers, and Operations teams onsite at Aulani Resort on Oahu, Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall project safety, including review of contractor safety plans and compliance with OSHA, corporate governance, and Facilities Asset Management (FAM) Standard Operating Guide (SOG).
• Plan, develop, execute, and close out all aspects of assigned projects, including design, implementation, budgeting, cash flow reporting, Estimated Forecast to Complete (EFC), and maintenance of complete job files.
• Lead project scope development and options analysis; develop and review estimates with the Project Estimator, implementation strategies and schedules with the Project Scheduler.
• Closely manage project timelines and critical path activities to meet client expectations and minimize impacts on operations and guest experiences.
• Assemble and coordinate project teams of internal and external resources, ensuring integrated, team-oriented delivery against project goals and fostering positive relationships with clients and partners.
• Support contract development and administration, including scopes of work, unit cost items, bid alternates, and operational constraints required for contract preparation.
• Own the project schedule, including establishing critical path tasks and confirming contractor manpower loading to achieve targeted completion dates.
• Coordinate operational constraints and project objectives to deliver seamless execution, providing timely communication to business partners, clients, and leadership on status, schedule, financials, and guest impacts.
• Utilize construction management software and Microsoft Office tools to manage project and contract information, reporting, and documentation.
• Manage the change order process, from field directives and contractor pricing through approval, to maintain accurate EFC reporting and timely job closeout. Manage project budgets and provide timely spending updates in partnership with the Project Controller, focusing on continuous performance improvement and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Sr. Manager of Programs to align project delivery with broader program objectives and to refine processes that support high-quality, cost-effective facilities investments.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of project management/construction management in hospitality, commercial or industrial construction.
• Proven knowledge of project management process and demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of projects over $4M annually.
• Skilled in end-to-end project and construction management for facilities or capital projects, including scope, budget, schedule, and quality control.
• Proficiency with project accounting, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, document management, best value contracting, contract management, and cost forecasting.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and techniques, and familiarity with applicable building and electrical codes (e.g., IBC, NEC, IFC).
• Proficient computer skills with Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and experience using construction or project management software tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver presentations for management reviews and executive audiences.
• Effective, detail-oriented, and organized problem-solver with strong analytical skills and a customer-focused, service-minded approach.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of the organization, from hourly craft personnel to executives, in a culturally aware, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify project-related risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Four-year college degree (BA / BS) in project/construction management or related field and 2+ years of applicable hands-on project/ construction experience or 2 years of college and 8+ years of applicable hands-on project/construction experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Project or Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Access, and/or PMWeb for project planning and controls.
• Experience managing large-scale institutional, commercial, retail, hotel, or theme park projects within the travel, resort, or consumer-focused industries.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels, with the ability to lead projects independently and balance competing stakeholder requirements while meeting delivery timelines and budgets.

Benefits and Perks:

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PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Hawaii is $97,000 to $130,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is with DVC Hawaii Management Company, LLC, which is part of a business we call Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa.

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