Job Posting Title:

Senior Project Controls Estimator

Req ID:

10122210

Job Description:

Walt 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.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

About the Role & Team

The Senior level Project Controls Estimator role is a full time position responsible for leading the estimating of project’s capital budgets during development and then handling the cost control, change management and risk assessment during a project’s execution phase. You will report to Executive Project Controls

What You Will Do

Responsible for estimating all portions of sophisticated, highly integrated projects including hotels, theme park attractions, cruise ships and other expansions of the Disney experience. These project estimates include site work, facilities, show elements, rides, interior fit out, staffing, escalation, contingency, etc.

• Capable of independently producing conceptual estimates of projects with incomplete or ambiguous information with minimal supervision.
• Leads the estimating, negotiating, and settling of contractual change orders during the project.
• Reviews and estimates proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine the scope of work and required estimate contents.
• Collaborate with owner, A/E, and contractors to provide estimating, cost data, analysis and scenario planning.
• Provides design staff and project team with cost guidance/value engineering/alternatives.
• Tests estimates for reasonableness based on comparable/equivalent historical experience.
• Provides cost management during the entire life cycle of a project, continually quantifying risks, developing mitigation plans and forecasting the total project Estimated Final Cost (EFC) with the project team and divisions; reviews with Project Divisions and Senior Management to reconcile.
• Effectively adapts complex financial and estimating data to audiences of varying levels.
• Works with team leadership to develop project strategies, risk mitigations, and recovery/acceleration plans.
• Performs comprehensive risk assessments on projects and issues and recommends actions plans to optimize success.
• Serves as a trainer to less experienced estimating staff
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) relative to construction, estimating, cost control, and risk analysis.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 7 years estimating and/or cost control experience with a preference toward experience with projects of high complexity and increasing professional responsibility.
• Ability to resolve conflicts successfully.
• Demonstrated decision-making and relationship building ability
• Confident presenter who can adapt to their audience and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge specific to the Hospitality or Themed Entertainment industry.

Education

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.

Additional Information ​

• 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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The hiring range for this position in California is $124,900.00-$167,500.00 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 Posting Segment:

WDI Global Business Operations & Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business:

Project Controls (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Project Estimating

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-07-25