Major Project Scheduler- Construction
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10154672 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Jul. 16, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
“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 Major Project Scheduler, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping some of the most exciting and innovative experiences at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. In this dynamic position, you will create and maintain comprehensive project schedules for high-profile initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication across all teams involved. You’ll have the opportunity to drive projects forward by developing integrated schedules that include every discipline, contractor, and client activity—making you an essential partner in turning creative visions into reality. By working closely with diverse project management teams, you’ll review contractor baseline schedules, validate key details such as durations and resource allocation, and ensure the project stays on track every step of the way. If you’re passionate about organization, teamwork, and making magic happen behind the scenes, this role offers an exciting path to grow your career and contribute to unforgettable experiences.
You will report to the VP-WDW Facilities Asset Management
This is a Full-Time role
What You Will Do
Build/develop project schedules in partnership with project management team.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to achieve project objectives.
Create baseline schedules and work plans, including detailed sequence of tasks, durations and milestones for complete project.
Regularly update project schedules based upon field progress while tracking actual start/finish dates.
Determine the critical path and analyze the impact of delays.
Drive accurate schedule information and reporting.
Identify potential scheduling conflicts early and develop mitigation strategies.
Lead project team in strategic planning/scheduling sessions.
Develop construction schedules for complex major attraction projects.
Analyze contractor time extension requests, schedule impacts of Directives, and Change Orders.
Build and maintain key relationships with core team members and clients.
Influence partners to make decisions involving their area of responsibility.
Lead pull planning sessions with project team, contractors and partners.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Possess comprehensive expertise in construction sequencing and trade operations.
8+ years of scheduling highly integrated construction projects with preferred experience in major theme park attractions.
Exhibited exceptional proficiency in both written and verbal communication.
Proficient in schedule analysis.
Proficient in cost and resource-loaded scheduling.
Experience using construction scheduling software (P3, P5, P6).
Experience in managing multiple construction schedules.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction- Preferred
The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $132,600 to $161,600 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.
About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
