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Project Controls Planner Principal
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Job Summary:
"We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do! At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!
As a Principal project controls planner & scheduler you will make an impact by providing planning and scheduling expertise to Walt Disney Imagineering project teams and functional disciplines. This will involve developing comprehensive implementation strategies and incorporating deliverables into project schedules. Prepare project life cycle and master schedules. Integrate all schedules (design disciplines, vendors, production, and construction) and provide a comprehensive project perspective. Monitor, 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.
You will report to Executive Project Controls.
What You Will Do
All of the Primary Duties of a Senior Project Planner/Scheduler, and in addition:
Supervise and lead all project planners/schedulers within a specific portfolio, including determination of staffing requirements and performance evaluations
Responsible for the development of work breakdown structures, zoning and work scoping documents, and identification of deliverables and strategies to meet project objectives
Responsible for coordination and integration of project schedule input from all internal and external project organizations; ensure schedule-coding structure supports management-reporting requirements
Understanding of the construction and show/ride production methodologies for all subject areas of work and develop optimal contract achievements for contract bid packages
Compile and analyze data and present recommendations to senior management
Compile detailed schedule data for analysis and prepare team and executive-level overview reports
Prepare risk analyses using Primavera Risk the Analysis will include a summary critical path schedule, weighted risk factors, calculated risk results, and mitigation measures.
Assess contractor claims for extension of time, delay recovery, and acceleration and give recommendations to senior management
Participate in staffing/training/development of planning and scheduling staff.
Influence Mitigation approaches to minimize project risks.
Analysis, Critique Vendor Reporting and Performance to project objectives
Required Qualifications & Skills
12 years engineering/construction planning and scheduling, which includes a combination of:
10 years of computer Critical Path Method scheduling experience
At least 5 years of supervisory experience required
At least 10 years of hands-on construction, production, or design experience
Prior experience as Lead Project Planner Scheduler on the complex project(s) / program(s)
Un practical project control applications and earned value measurement
Preferred Qualifications
Industry relevant certifications or completed course studies
Understanding of contract administration including assessment of contractor claims for extension of time, delay recovery, and acceleration
Knowledge of the schedule risk analysis process and results. Able to analyze and present the results and mitigation measures
Work experience in the following industries: Theme parks, Cruise Lines, Major Resort, show/ride product lines
Education
Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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This position is located in Glendale, CA.
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.
Disability accommodation for employment applications
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
The hiring range for this position in California is $135,000 to $181,100 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.
