Project Controls Estimator at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Construction, Hospitality, Theme ParksIndustries

Minimum 3 years estimating and/or cost control experience, with preference for experience on projects of higher complexity, scope, scale, and growing professional responsibility
Understands construction documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts, etc.)
Ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines
Proven decision-making and relationship building ability
Confident presenter who can adapt to their audience and communicate optimally, both in writing and verbally
Organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively
Four-year degree preferred in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
Knowledge specific to the Hospitality, themed entertainment, cruise line, and/or resort industry (preferred)
Preconstruction through implementation estimating experience (preferred)

Estimate a project’s capital budget during the development phase
Run cost control, change management, and risk assessment during the execution phase
Perform take-offs and estimate all portions of sophisticated, highly integrated projects including hotels, theme park attractions, cruise ships, and other expansions (infrastructure, area development, facilities, interiors, themed finishes, show elements, and rides)
Prepare estimates using incomplete or ambiguous information with minimal supervision
Participate in detailed estimating, negotiating, and timely settling of contractual change orders
Review and estimate proposal specifications, drawings, and other supporting documents to determine scope of work and required estimate contents
Talk to operators, designers, and contractors to provide estimating, cost data, analysis, and scenario planning
Provide design staff and project team with detailed cost guidance, value engineering, alternatives, and test estimates for reasonableness based on comparable/equivalent historical experience
Provide cost management during the entire project life cycle, quantifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and forecasting total project Estimated Final Cost (EFC) with the project team and divisions