Senior Construction Scheduler: Lead Planning & Teams

Mortenson Construction; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Paid time off and holidays

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and short/di

No-Cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler I to lead planning and scheduling across complex projects. You will interact with staff at all levels, ensuring alignment with company standards and safety programs, while traveling to primary project locations as needed.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, 4+ years of construction scheduling experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of four years construction experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience as a project engineer is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Thorough knowledge of scheduling concepts, principles, practices, and company software.
• Strong plan and specification reading, review, and interpretation skills.
• Basic knowledge of project management, contracts, and buyout.
• Working knowledge of 4D visual planning methodologies.
• 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 accurate, complete, and timely products and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of all planning and scheduling activities
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct planning and scheduling activities
• Ensure that corporate planning and schedule stands are implemented and that all project related activities comply
• Provide oversight and supervision of scheduling team
• Coach, mentor, and train field personnel, forepersons, and assistant superintendents
• Establish and nurture teamwork environment
• Ensure crews have resources and support
• Provide work direction and performance evaluations
• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions if needed
• Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities
• Implement Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program at project site
• Manage open shop and union issues
• Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, et al.
• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Scheduling concepts

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership and mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

4D visual planning software

Company software

Scheduling tools

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler I to lead planning and scheduling across complex projects. You will interact with staff at all levels, ensuring alignment with company standards and safety programs, while traveling to primary project locations as needed.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, 4+ years of construction scheduling experience, and strong communication skills.