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The Walt Disney Company Senior Architect in Anaheim, California
“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) At Disney, you’ll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create innovative built environments. You will collaborate to develop ideas/thoughts into physical reality! Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) is looking for an Architect to support the development and sustainment of assets and projects we support throughout the Disneyland Resort. You will provide technical expertise, problem solving, and QA/QC for projects we support throughout the Disneyland Resort. Our department supports a wide range of project types that include shops, attractions, hotels, entertainment, maintenance facilities, offices, and nearly any facility and area development found on our property. Projects range from preliminary research, full facility assessments to minor renovations or new facilities. You will also support immediate response efforts. You will work in close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and multiple internal Disney project teams. As an Architect in A&FE, you will act as an Architectural Owner’s Representative for the Disneyland Resort on projects from concept through construction. While drawings are seldomly produced in house, the majority of our construction drawings are produced by external Architects/Engineers hired for their services. Our role is to provide design management of these outside resources ensuring projects are designed to Disney standards, fully coordinated with other disciplines, and compliant with codes. You will be leading the design team ensuring all project partners and stakeholders are updated on project developments.
You will report to the Sr. Manager – Architecture.
What You Will Do
City Liaison
Act as a liaison with local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) including the City of Anaheim for projects at the Disneyland Resort to represent Disney’s interests in addressing questions with external regulatory agencies in conjunction with Resort partners including D&E, Government Relations, Public Affairs, Operations, and others.
Works with relevant AHJs Building, Planning, Public Works, Public Utilities, and Anaheim Fire Departments to secure permits to construct and schedule related inspections.
Lead the permitting process, coordinate project priorities with teams including WDI, FAM, Entertainment, and others.
This role involves collaboration with various Disney project teams including FAM Project Management, WDI, Entertainment, and Operations to submit plan check packages and obtain building permits.
Maintain database log of all active permits and ensures permits are closed out following the final inspection.
Owners Rep
Review project concepts with internal team members and partners
Resolve team required to fully implement project
Develop project scopes of work and create RFP’s (Request for Proposals) for external Architects/Engineers/Consultants
Coordinate with Facility Assessment Management (FAM) partners to review scope, schedule and budgets
Provide internal cost estimates for project support and review budget throughout the project schedule
Handle the design and development of project construction drawings and specifications with internal and external resources
During design, coordinate schedule, meeting agendas, meeting participants to get results
Lead design reviews and meetings throughout the design process
Review drawings and specifications at each design landmark to align with applicable codes, standards, and statutes.
Ensure that the overall project design intent is achieved by successfully integrating facility design with partner design fields and components of the supporting development such as: infrastructure, area development, grading/drainage, area lighting, graphics, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, showset, ride engineering, etc.
Review for scope completeness based on project requirements with a focus on constructability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability
Update team members of all project developments throughout the project schedule (design and construction)
Partner with internal teams to develop, maintain, communicate, and carry out Walt Disney Company design guidelines, standards, master specifications, and details
Provide guidance and concise decision matrices to support executive decisions
Demonstrate your technical expertise and lessons learned when reviewing all projects
Liason with City officials and external agencies to ensure project scope and implementation is coordinated and aligned with external requirements
Coordinate responses to city plan check comments and questions with the AOR/EOR
Coordinate constructability issues with project partners
Coordinate responses of all RFI’s and submittals with AOR/EOR
Coordinate all internal team member feedback with the AOR/EOR/GC
Provide punch walk feedback
Gather all project documentation for closeout
Architect
Influence the Architectural direction of the Walt Disney Company
Develop varied facility design project work at all stages of assigned projects from concept, feasibility or schematic design through the preparation of construction documentation in accordance with established Disney quality standards
Develop project concepts with internal team members and partners
Resolve team required to fully implement project
Develop project scopes of work for internal Architects/Engineers/Project Partners
Resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other subject areas
Manage and execute the design and development of project construction drawings and specifications with internal resources as the Architect of Record
Create drawings and specifications that comply with applicable codes, standards, and statutes.
Coordinate all subject areas within each project
Leverage your technical expertise and lessons learned when creating all projects
Respond to city plan check comments and questions
Respond to all RFI’s and submittals with AOR/EOR
Provide punch walk list to the GC and FAM partners
Prepare and gather all project documentation for closeout
Work with team members to provide architectural resources, both technical and aesthetic, to develop project scope including design, planning and code compliance for estimation and feasibility
What We Look For
Professional design experience in a wide range of project types and construction types
Demonstrate familiarity with all phases of design and construction practices and standards
Construction Administration experience including site observation visits and review of RFIs and Submittals
Direct experience in the preparation of architectural contract drawings and specifications
Knowledge and experience with creating code analysis summaries including life safety plans
Collaborate and endeavor in a team environment to guarantee a successful product.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Airtable, and Microsoft Office Suite is required
Demonstrate familiarity with the California Building Code, health codes, CalOSHA, and the American with Disabilities Act
Experience developing custom details to support unique facility design conditions
Demonstrate leadership, team building skills, and mentoring energetic professionals
Developing strong problem solving/analytical skills and time management/social skills
Developing strong written, verbal, and graphical social skills with the ability to present complex analyses and issues to all levels of executive management
Demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to wide-ranging situations and personalities
Must be capable of working independently on programs and projects but must have the maturity to seek guidance/approval and communicate as appropriate.
Ability to direct and motivate work efforts of others and handle stressful situations
Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and lead multiple projects simultaneously, often against tight deadlines
Required Education
Bachelor’s of Architecture or Master's of Architecture from an NAAB accredited school
Minimum of 9+ years professional experience working in Architecture
Architectural License in the State of California is required
Experience in plan check/ permitting / inspection process with AHJs
Preferred Qualifications
Use of Airtable
Master Planning Experience
CASp Certification
Experience with Conditional Use Permits (CP) with AHJ
Experience with Request for Modification (RFM) with AHJ
The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $102,000.00-$136,700.00 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.
Job ID: 10090243
Location: Anaheim,California
Job Posting Company: Disneyland Resort
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