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ESPN · 3 days ago

Project Coordinator

Glendale, CA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$58K/yr - $78K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Be assigned to a project and work day-to-day with the project leaders including, but not limited to, Show Managers, Producers, Project Managers, etc.

Lead a range of work on a self-contained and defined project of appropriate size and complexity based on previous experience

Drive communication and collaboration within and for the team

Develop and share clear goals for the project i.e., collaboration strategies, scope delineation, schedule, budget, etc.

Identify and document project scope, strategies, and results

Track and report the team’s progress against action items and production schedules

Organize and coordinate with the vital contractors, vendors, internal fields, and partners to provide input and validation to Project team leaders for schedules, estimates, bid packages, staffing plans, change management, and deliverables as well as meetings, travel, procurement, receiving and shipping

Mentor and train other, less experienced team members

Domestic and international travel may be required

Qualification

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Project managementDocumentationSourcingProcurement processesSchedulingBudgetingVendor managementStrategic thinkingWalt Disney Imagineering DisciplinesMicrosoft Office SuiteGraphics programsIntegrated designProduction processProblem-solvingLeadershipInterpersonal skillsCollaborationOrganizationArchitectural drawingsTechnical drawingsConstruction processesInstallation processesDegree pursuit

Required

Minimum of 2 years experience - leadership experience, film/theater production, engineering, construction, project controls, or other Disney/Themed Entertainment projects (Internships will be considered)

Proven track record of staying highly organized with minimal direction

Ability to coordinate project development process and documentation including shop drawings, document control, punch lists

Understanding of sourcing and procurement processes including contract administration

Understanding client needs, and handling relationships through conflict resolution and problem-solving

Understanding of scheduling, budgeting, and Disney standard

Exposure to and experience with outside vendors, and preparing professional bid packages

Ability to think strategically and thoughtfully about complex issues and problem-solve to resolution

Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and collaboration ability

Knowledge of Walt Disney Imagineering Disciplines and how they interrelate

Ability to organize and communicate project development processes and documentation in presentation, conversation, and written correspondence, to the project team, Senior Management, consultants, and partners

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Graphics programs for presentation

Working knowledge and understanding of an integrated design and production process with multiple studios

Ability to present in front of large groups

Preferred

Ability to read and understand architectural and technical drawings

Ability to understand construction and installation processes

Strongly prefer a 4-year undergraduate Degree in Business, Engineering, Theater, Environmental Design, or other Entertainment or Development-related field

Consideration will be made for those with more than 5 years’ experience and/or may be working toward a Degree