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The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago

Senior Architect - Owner’s Architect

Anaheim, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $139K/yr

9+ years exp

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Architect to represent the Disneyland Resort on various projects. This role involves architectural design management, leading multiple concurrent projects, and ensuring compliance with Disney standards and regulatory requirements.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the architectural design of multiple concurrent projects (25+ at a time), partnering closely with Disney Project Managers and internal stakeholders. Projects will vary in scale

Manage and direct external Architects, Engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, and Disney standards

Develop detailed project scopes of work and prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for external design and consulting services

Serve as a technical architectural specialist with strong knowledge of architectural detailing, coordination of sections and elevations, requirements for UL listing, design options for fire protection, waterproofing and material transitions

Demonstrate familiarity with all phases of design and construction, from feasibility and schematic design through construction administration and closeout

Participate in and support construction activities, including on-site presence to analyze and facilitate issue resolution

Provide leadership during Construction Administration, including: 1) Coordination with Architects of Record (AOR), Engineers of Record (EOR), and General Contractors; 2) Guidance on permitting strategies, inspections, and field issue resolution; and 3) Review, processing and resolution of RFIs

Act as a liaison with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and regulatory agencies, representing Disney’s interests throughout design and construction

Develop and present construction phasing plans for review and approval by AHJs, internal Disney partners, and construction teams

Ensure projects are coordinated across disciplines and integrated with operational, safety, and guest experience requirements

Maintain high-level knowledge of current codes and regulations applicable to projects in Anaheim, California, including but not limited to: California Building Code (CBC), Accessibility and fire-life-safety regulations, Cal-OSHA requirements, Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) Food and Safety Codes

Understand all construction types and their implications on design, permitting, and construction execution

Lead project design reviews at key milestones to ensure compliance with Disney design guidelines, standards, and master specifications

Provide quality assurance (QA/QC) across multiple projects, focusing on constructability, coordination, and long-term maintainability

Partner with internal teams to interpret, apply, and enforce Disney standards and code requirements while supporting creative and operational objectives

Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary communication with the ability to evaluate and integrate the architectural design with Structural, Civil, MEP, Facility Infrastructure, Show/Attraction Specialties, Ride Engineering, Graphics, Operations and more

Identify risks, code challenges, and design conflicts early, and develop clear, actionable solutions

Support executive and stakeholder decision-making by presenting concise and fair technical analyses and recommendations

Qualification

Architectural design managementCalifornia Building CodeConstruction administrationProject scope developmentQuality assurance (QA/QC)Interdisciplinary communicationTechnical analysisLeadership presentationMulti-taskingProblem-solving