Planning and Scheduling Manager

Mortenson; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous M

Paid time off, holidays, and otherpaid

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Manager II to lead complex scheduling on major projects. The role oversees planning, directs scheduling teams, and ensures adherence to standards across multiple projects. The candidate will mentor staff, collaborate on proposals, and drive scheduling improvements.

The position requires advanced scheduling knowledge, strong communication, and travel as needed. This role is based in the Denver area and participates in Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent construction experience
• Minimum ten years of construction experience; PM or superintendent preferred
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling concepts and 4D visual planning
• Strong reading of plans and specs; ability to identify concerns in reviews
• Knowledge of project management, contracts, and claims avoidance
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and scheduling on multiple or large projects
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct scheduling activities
• Ensure corporate planning standards are followed on all projects
• Generate mitigation options for scheduling problems and support mitigation on site
• Coach and train team members in scheduling methods
• Collaborate with Business Development on proposals and schedule risk
• Support rollout of company-wide scheduling training
• Lead corporate scheduling improvement initiatives and best practice sharing
• Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and levels

Skills

Scheduling concepts

Construction planning

4D visualization

Project coordination

Leadership

Mentoring

Risk identification

Public speaking

Document review

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

High school diploma with CHST, OSHA 500 and 12 years construction experience

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Planning and Scheduling Manager II responsible for performing complex planning and scheduling assignments on highly complex or multiple projects, and for leading and coordinating team members and processes to implement planning and scheduling strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of planning and scheduling activities on multiple projects or large, complex projects
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct planning and scheduling activities
• Ensure that corporate planning and schedule standards are implemented and that all project-related activities comply
• Generate and recommend mitigation options to correct scheduling problems and assist site management in implementing mitigation measures
• Coach, mentor, and train other team members in scheduling methods
• Collaborate with Business Development on proposals, leading project pursuit strategy regarding schedule and risk identification and mitigation
• Support roll-out of all company-wide training plans
• Coordinate and lead corporate planning and scheduling improvement initiatives and best practice sharing
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or high school diploma with CHST, OSHA 500, and 12 years of construction experience, including seven years as a dedicated construction safety professional
• Minimum ten years of construction experience; experience as a project manager or superintendent is desirable
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling concepts, construction practices, project sequencing, and 4D visual planning methodologies
• Strong plan and specification reading, review, and interpretation skills; ability to identify concerns in document reviews
• Knowledge of project management, buyout, contracts, and basic claims avoidance and resolution techniques
• Strong organization, delegation, and leadership skills; ability to manage multiple project teams and deliver exceptional customer service
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication, and public speaking skills
• Ability to interpret and implement customer scheduling specifications, develop project schedule strategies, and work in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affinitive Action plans
• Ability to travel as required

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Planning and Scheduling Manager I

The base pay range for this role is $116,900 MIN - $175,400 MAX.

Planning and Scheduling Manager I

The base pay range for this role is $128,200 MIN - $192,300 MAX

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.