Senior Scheduler I: Lead Planning & Schedule Oversight

Mortenson Construction; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Senior Scheduler I to oversee all planning and scheduling activities across projects. You will interact with staff at all levels, ensuring schedules align with scope, safety, and budget, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

The role requires four years of construction scheduling experience, a relevant degree, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to mentor field personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of four years construction experience or equivalent training and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Active listening and open to feedback from diverse input.
• Ability to travel may be required.
• 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.
• Experience as a project engineer is desirable.
• Working knowledge of 4D visual planning methodologies.

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

Construction scheduling

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

4D planning tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Mortenson Construction in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Senior Scheduler I to oversee all planning and scheduling activities across projects. You will interact with staff at all levels, ensuring schedules align with scope, safety, and budget, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

The role requires four years of construction scheduling experience, a relevant degree, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to mentor field personnel.