About the Role & TeamWalt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe!
The Project Controls Planner will provide planning and scheduling expertise to all WDI project teams and functional subject areas. Develop comprehensive implementation strategies and incorporate deliverables into project schedules. Prepare project life cycle and master schedules. Integrate all schedules (design teams, vendors, production, and construction) and provide a comprehensive project perspective. Monitor and evaluate risks and present recovery/mitigation plans to support turnover/opening schedule. Perform earned value analysis when needed. Provide progress reports and management presentations, as appropriate.
This is a Full-Time role, and you will report to the Executive Project Controls.
What You Will DoDevelop and maintain project life cycle and project integrated schedules using Primavera
Prepare project plans and work with scoping/strategy documents to develop integrated project master schedules
Coordinate with project teams and disciplines to develop the appropriate level of detail for schedule activity definition to support project monitoring and reporting needs
Conduct and lead planning and coordination meetings to collect information in support of planning and monitoring functions
Ensure effective application of appropriate policies and procedures, including project planning/scheduling procedures and reporting requirements
Collect/report progress, evaluate variances, develop work-around plans, and coordinate resolution of variances
Conduct labor/materials commodities loading/resource/tracking analysis and progress curves as required with the team
Produce reports and presentations to support project needs and management reporting
Assist in the preparation of the schedule reporting specification for the contract bid packages and determine Schedule Milestones and/or Key Dates for oversight by the Project Team members
Scope of responsibility may include any of the following depending on project size: show/ride concept development, show, ride, facility, and area development design, show and ride production and installation, show and ride test and adjust, show programming and building construction disciplines
Required Qualifications & Skills2+ years of engineering or construction planning and scheduling and/or themed entertainment planning and coordinating experience
Critical Path Method scheduling experience using scheduling software
Construction, production, or design experience
Preferred QualificationsDesired to have graphical program understanding and ability to provide visual presentations
Possess a basic understanding of design and construction progress measurement including earned value measurement
Work experience in the following industries: Theme parks, Cruise Lines, Major Resort, show/ride product lines
EducationBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
Additional InformationBenefits 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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