Senior Scheduler I — Lead Planning & Team Mentorship

M. A. Mortenson Company; Eagle Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Scheduler I to oversee all planning and scheduling activities across projects. You will coordinate, supervise, and ensure adherence to corporate scheduling standards while mentoring field personnel and driving efficient project delivery.

The role requires strong scheduling knowledge, excellent communication, and flexibility to travel as needed. A safety-first mindset and collaboration across teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of four years construction experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Active listening skills and effective communication, open to diverse input and 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.
• Basic knowledge of project management, contracts, and buyout.
• Working knowledge of 4D visual planning methodologies.
• Strong organization and team skills.
• Basic knowledge of cost and resource loaded schedules.
• Basic knowledge of claims avoidance and resolution techniques.
• 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

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

4D visual planning

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Scheduler I to oversee all planning and scheduling activities across projects. You will coordinate, supervise, and ensure adherence to corporate scheduling standards while mentoring field personnel and driving efficient project delivery.

The role requires strong scheduling knowledge, excellent communication, and flexibility to travel as needed. A safety-first mindset and collaboration across teams are essential for success.