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Senior Project Controls Planner (Project Hire)

The Walt Disney Company, Glendale, California, us, 91222

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Senior Project Controls Planner (Project Hire)

Job ID

10133313

Location

Glendale, California, United States

Business

Walt Disney Imagineering

Date posted

9月. 30, 2025 Job Summary

About the Role & Team 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 disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences and destinations. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers push the boundaries of technology to achieve new goals and solutions. We strive to inspire others through the experiences and environments we create. This role will 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 6 years of Critical Path Method scheduling experience utilizing scheduling software. At least 6 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 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 . #PP-1 The hiring range for this position in California is $126,800.00-$170,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and 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. About Walt Disney Imagineering

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs, and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s storytelling legacy to pioneer new forms of entertainment. About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney’s stories, characters, and experiences reach consumers and guests worldwide. This position is with WDImagineering Asia Limited, which is part of Walt Disney Imagineering. WDImagineering Asia Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and be relevant in a constantly evolving world. Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications

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