WDI Project Controls Planning Intern, CA, Summer/Fall 2026
About The Position
About the Role & Program 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 May/June 2026 to December 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA. What You Will Do As a Project Controls Planning Intern, you will work with the team responsible for providing planning and scheduling expertise to all Walt Disney Imagineering project teams and functional teams! You will assist in developing comprehensive implementation strategies and incorporating deliverables into project schedules, preparing project life cycle and master schedules, integrating all schedules (design disciplines, vendors, production, and construction). You will provide a comprehensive project perspective on active in-field projects. Duties will also include monitoring and evaluating risks and present recovery/mitigation plans to support turnover/opening schedule, performing earned value analysis when needed, and providing progress reports and management presentations, as appropriate. Under direct mentorship of the Project Planning team, you will have the opportunity to: 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 With guidance will 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
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
- Able to provide own housing for duration of the internship in Glendale, CA
Nice To Haves
- Experienced using graphic programs to assemble presentations and visuals plans
- Knowledge of Primavera Project Planner (enterprise or web version)
Responsibilities
- 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
- With guidance will 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
