WDI Project Controls Planning Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
Be a part of an innovative team and culture… 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. The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Orlando, Florida.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of CPM scheduling and developing schedule logic including logic relationships and float analysis.
- Basic knowledge of design, manufacturing, and/or construction.
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring Construction Management/Engineering, Architecture or Engineering.
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
- Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work.
- Must be fully available for the duration of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using graphic programs to assemble presentations and visuals plans.
- Knowledge of Primavera Project Planner (enterprise or web version).
- Experience with dashboard development, AI-enabled forecasting and modeling, performance analytics, and data visualization (e.g., Power BI).
- Proficiency with Airtable and / or Smartsheet and workflow automation.
Responsibilities
- Assist in 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).
- Provide a comprehensive project perspective on active in-field projects.
- 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.
- Help develop and status project schedules using Primavera and other scheduling software programs.
- Assist in preparation of project plans from scoping/strategy documents into project schedules as they evolve.
- Assist in development of comprehensive plans and schedules from multiple team drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate with division planners, contractors, and responsible team members to develop and integrate activity durations and logic sequences required to perform project work.
- Coordinate and integrate project schedule data from all internal and external project organizations and contractors.
- Work with project team members as required to collect and assemble information.
Benefits
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
