Senior Planning & Scheduling Lead for Complex Projects

Mortenson; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous M

Paid time off, holidays, and otherpaid

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Manager II to lead complex scheduling on major projects. The role oversees planning, directs scheduling teams, and ensures adherence to standards across multiple projects. The candidate will mentor staff, collaborate on proposals, and drive scheduling improvements.

The position requires advanced scheduling knowledge, strong communication, and travel as needed. This role is based in the Denver area and participates in Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent construction experience
• Minimum ten years of construction experience; PM or superintendent preferred
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling concepts and 4D visual planning
• Strong reading of plans and specs; ability to identify concerns in reviews
• Knowledge of project management, contracts, and claims avoidance
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and scheduling on multiple or large projects
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct scheduling activities
• Ensure corporate planning standards are followed on all projects
• Generate mitigation options for scheduling problems and support mitigation on site
• Coach and train team members in scheduling methods
• Collaborate with Business Development on proposals and schedule risk
• Support rollout of company-wide scheduling training
• Lead corporate scheduling improvement initiatives and best practice sharing
• Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and levels

Skills

Scheduling concepts

Construction planning

4D visualization

Project coordination

Leadership

Mentoring

Risk identification

Public speaking

Document review

Travel flexibility

Education

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

High school diploma with CHST, OSHA 500 and 12 years construction experience

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Manager II to lead complex scheduling on major projects. The role oversees planning, directs scheduling teams, and ensures adherence to standards across multiple projects. The candidate will mentor staff, collaborate on proposals, and drive scheduling improvements.

The position requires advanced scheduling knowledge, strong communication, and travel as needed. This role is based in the Denver area and participates in Mortenson’s incentive plan.