Senior Planning & Scheduling Lead—Construction Projects

Mortenson Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced Planning and Scheduling Manager I to lead complex project schedules and mentor teams across multiple projects. You will apply advanced scheduling principles, manage cross-functional groups, and coordinate with development and operations to drive on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and benchmarked performance across diverse project environments. Travel may be required in this dynamic, on-site role.

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
• 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
• Excellent leadership and rapport building skills with direct reports, other team members, and customers
• Ability to travel may be required based on operating group.

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.

Skills

Scheduling concepts

CPM scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

CPM scheduling programs

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced Planning and Scheduling Manager I to lead complex project schedules and mentor teams across multiple projects. You will apply advanced scheduling principles, manage cross-functional groups, and coordinate with development and operations to drive on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and benchmarked performance across diverse project environments. Travel may be required in this dynamic, on-site role.