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The Walt Disney Company Expression of Interest - Principal Estimator in Glendale, California
Principal Estimator – Expression of Interest
About the Role & Team
The Principal Project Controls Estimator role is responsible for estimating a project’s capital budget during development phases. Responsible for cost control, change management and risk assessment during a project’s execution phase.
*This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter*
What This Team Does
We are responsible for estimating all portions of sophisticated, highly integrated projects including hotels, theme park attractions, cruise ships and other expansions of the Disney experience. These project estimates include site work, facilities, show elements, rides, interior fit out, staffing, critical issue, contingency, etc.
We are capable of independently producing conceptual estimates of complex projects with incomplete or ambiguous information
We lead the estimating, negotiating, and settling of contractual change orders during the project as well as review and estimate proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine the scope of work and required estimate contents.
Our Estimating group will partner with owner, A/E, and contractors to provide estimating, cost data, analysis and scenario planning.
We provide design staff and project team with cost guidance/value engineering/alternatives, and test estimates for reasonableness based on comparable/equivalent historical experience
Our team provides cost management during the entire life cycle of a project, continually quantifying risks, developing mitigation plans and forecasting the total project Estimated Final Cost (EFC) with the project team and divisions; reviews with Project Divisions and Senior Management to reconcile.
Our team needs to effectively adapt sophisticated financial and estimating data to audiences of varying levels
Autonomously develops project strategies, risk mitigations, and recovery/acceleration plans
Performs comprehensive risk assessments on complex projects and issues and recommends actions plans to optimize success
Develops functional standards, guidelines, and templates!
Serves as a trainer and help develop training materials!
Act as a Subject Mater Expert (SME) relative to construction, estimating, cost control and risk analysis
Develops functional talent through coaching, mentoring, and job design
Mentor a team within a project or studio, including determination of staffing requirements, performance evaluations, and feedback
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 10 Years estimating and/or cost control experience with a preference toward experience with projects of high complexity and increasing professional responsibility
Understands construction documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts, etc)
Ability to provide guidance/mentoring to the Estimating team
Proven decision-making and relationship building ability and confident presenter who can adapt to their audience and communicate optimally, both in writing and verbally
Able to work independently, meet deadlines and manage time effectively, and capable of independently producing conceptual level estimates with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge specific to the Hospitality or Themed Entertainment industry
Required Education
- Four-year degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
Additional Information
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 constantly evolving world.
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 in Glendale or Florida is $148,700 to $199,400 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 ID: 10092780
Location: Glendale,California
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering
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.