Job Posting Title:

Senior Project Controls Planner (Project Hire)

Req ID:

10124851

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

Provide planning and scheduling expertise to all WDI project teams and functional disciplines. Develop comprehensive implementation strategies and incorporate deliverables into project schedules. Prepare project life cycle and master schedules. Integrate all schedules (design disciplines, vendors, production, and construction) to provide a comprehensive project perspective. Monitor and evaluate risks and present recovery/mitigation plans to support turnover/opening schedules. Perform earned value analysis when needed. Provide progress reports and management presentations, as appropriate.

You will report to Executive Project Controls.

This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do

• Lead development and implementation of project scheduling processes, tools, and deliverables.
• Lead project schedule reporting and planning sessions with all levels of project and organizational management.
• Coordinate with contractors, responsible project team members, WDI performing work groups, and WDI systems planners to develop and integrate activity durations and logic sequences required to perform project work.
• Lead manpower loading/resource analysis, and develop and update earned man-hour progress curves as required.
• Scope of responsibility may include lead discipline planning coverage on some projects involving show/ride concept development, show, ride, facility and area development design, show/ride production and installation, show/ride test and adjust, and show programming, in addition to core building construction and field disciplines.
• Responsible for preparation of the schedule reporting specification for contract bid packages and determining schedule milestones and/or key dates for incorporation into the contract specification.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 6 years of engineering/construction planning and scheduling and/or themed entertainment planning/coordination experience, which includes a combination of:

• At least six years of Critical Path Method scheduling experience utilizing scheduling software.
• At least six years of construction, production, and/or design experience.
• Good understanding of practical project controls applications and earned value measurement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry-relevant certifications or completed course studies preferred.
• Prior experience as a Lead Project Planner/Scheduler.
• Prior supervisory experience of junior staff.
• Work experience in the following industries: theme parks, cruise lines, major resorts, or show/ride product lines.

Required Education

BS degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent.

Additional Information

Benefits 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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• The hiring range for this position 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 Controls

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-07-14