Planning and Scheduling Manager

Mortenson Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discount program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks an experienced Planning and Scheduling Manager to lead scheduling on highly complex projects. You will coordinate site teams, train staff, and drive scheduling strategy across multiple programs.

The role requires interaction with diverse teams to deliver on-time project performance. The position emphasizes strong CPM skills, schedule optimization, and collaboration with business development for proposals, with a focus on leadership, communication, and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling concepts and company software.
• Experience with CPM scheduling on large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site teams and trade partners in development of project schedules using CPM on large, complex projects.
• Monitor and update project schedules across multiple projects.
• Generate mitigation options and assist management in mitigation plans for scheduling issues.
• Coach and train team members in scheduling methods.
• Collaborate on proposals and lead schedule-focused pursuit strategies.
• Support rollout of company-wide scheduling training and best practices.

Skills

Scheduling

Leadership

CPM scheduling

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

4D visual planning

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Planning and Scheduling Manager with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Planning and Scheduling Manager will perform non-routine planning and scheduling assignments that require the selection and application of complex scheduling principles and techniques on highly complex projects. Management, leadership and coordination of team members and processes to implement scheduling strategy on our projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate site teams and trade partners in the development of project schedules using common CPM scheduling programs on large, complex, or multiple projects.


• Support group leadership through the monitoring and updating of project schedules on multiple projects or larger projects.


• Generate mitigation options and assist site management to formulate mitigation plans to correct scheduling problems on a project.


• Coach, mentor, and train other team members in scheduling methods


• Collaborate with Business Development on proposals, including leading successful project pursuit strategy regarding project schedule.


• Support roll-out of all company-wide training plans


• Participate in 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 equivalent field


• Minimum of eight (8) years construction experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.


• Advanced knowledge of scheduling concepts, principles, practices, and company software


• Thorough knowledge of standard construction practices, project sequencing and installation methods


• Shown ability to exercise creativity and mature judgment in independently anticipating, identifying, and solving unprecedented problems on complex projects.


• Strong plan and specification reading, review and interpretation skills with ability to identify concerns in document review.


• Knowledge of project management, buyout, and contracts


• Working knowledge of 4D visual planning methodologies.


• Strong organization and delegation skills as well as the ability to manage the work of others.


• Ability to deliver exceptional customer experience resulting in superior service rankings from both our external and internal customers.


• Basic understanding of project estimates to assist with schedule development, cost loading and resource loading of schedules.


• Ability to interpret and implement customer scheduling specifications and contract requirements.


• Ability to quickly understand complex projects at the proposal stage, often without project plans, developing strong project schedule strategies based on anticipated project challenges.


• Ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with initiative to seek innovative solutions.


• Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete and timely fashion.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback.


• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affi…


• Excellent leadership and rapport building skills with direct reports, other team members, and customers.


• Ability to travel may be required based on operating group.

A few benefits offered include:

• 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 concierge with extensive work-life resources


• Tuition reimbursement


• Adoption Assistance


• Gym Membership Discount Program

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

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Please make note:

• 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.

Other Items to Note

• 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.