Senior Construction Planning & Scheduling Leader

Mortenson; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k with match

PTO & Holidays

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Planning and Scheduling Manager to lead complex project schedules across multi-project environments. You will interact with staff at all levels, guiding scheduling strategy and coordinating teams and trade partners to deliver accurate plans and timely results.

The role requires deep scheduling knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to develop mitigation strategies.

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.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and solve unprecedented problems on complex projects.
• Strong plan and specification reading, review and interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of project management, buyout, and contracts.
• Working knowledge of 4D visual planning methodologies.
• Strong organization and delegation skills and ability to manage others.
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer experience with external and internal customers.
• Understanding of project estimates to assist with schedule development, cost loading and resource loading.
• Ability to interpret and implement customer scheduling specifications and contract requirements.
• Ability to quickly understand complex projects at the proposal stage and develop strong schedule strategies.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, team-based environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with initiative for innovative solutions.
• Results-oriented to deliver accurate, complete, timely products and services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and inclusive behaviors.
• Leadership and rapport with direct reports, other team members, and customers.
• Ability to travel may be required.

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 monitoring and updating 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.

Skills

Scheduling concepts

4D planning

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management knowledge

Document interpretation

Creative problem solving

Customer-focused service

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

CPM scheduling software

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Planning and Scheduling Manager to lead complex project schedules across multi-project environments. You will interact with staff at all levels, guiding scheduling strategy and coordinating teams and trade partners to deliver accurate plans and timely results.

The role requires deep scheduling knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to develop mitigation strategies.