Senior Data Center Scheduler & Planning Lead

Mortenson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to oversee all planning and scheduling activities, interacting with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment, while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and professional.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, a minimum of four years of construction experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead a scheduling team. This position is on-site with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of four years construction experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Active listening skills and openness to feedback.
• Ability to travel may be required based on operating group.
• Thorough knowledge of scheduling concepts, principles, practices, and company software.
• Thorough knowledge of standard construction practices and project sequencing.
• Ability to exercise creativity and mature judgment in solving unprecedented problems on complex projects.
• Strong plan and specification reading, review, and interpretation skills.

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

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

4D planning

Project coordination

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

4D visual planning methodologies

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to oversee all planning and scheduling activities, interacting with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment, while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and professional.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, a minimum of four years of construction experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead a scheduling team. This position is on-site with potential travel.