Mortenson Construction

Senior Planning and Scheduling Manager

Mortenson Construction$140K — $210K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 12+ years of construction experience, preferably in project management or superintendent role
  • Advanced knowledge of scheduling concepts, construction practices, and 4D visual planning
  • Strong skills in plan interpretation and document review
  • Ability to exercise creativity in problem-solving on complex projects
  • Excellent organizational, delegation, and leadership skills
  • Strong communication abilities, including public speaking and active listening

Responsibilities

  • Oversee planning and scheduling activities across multiple projects
  • Plan and supervise scheduling activities at project levels
  • Implement corporate planning standards for all projects
  • Review major project mitigations for compliance with standards
  • Lead and mentor the scheduling team through performance evaluations
  • Participate in hiring and disciplinary decisions for team members
  • Collaborate with Business Development on project pursuit strategies and risk management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans with vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with generous company match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other leave options
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance covered by employer
  • No-cost mental health support and work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Adoption assistance
  • Discounted gym membership program
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Planning and Scheduling Manager

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Planning and Scheduling Manager that will be responsible for performing complex planning and scheduling assignments on highly complex or multiple projects, providing leadership and coordination of team members and processes, and overseeing project planning and scheduling strategies at both project and group levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide oversight of planning and scheduling activities on all projects within an operating group


  • Plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct planning and scheduling activities


  • Ensure corporate planning and schedule standards are implemented and all project-related activities comply


  • Review major mitigation efforts for conformance to company standards


  • Provide oversight and supervision of scheduling team, including coaching, mentoring, training, and performance evaluations


  • Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions if needed


  • Develop leadership potential through task assignments and career growth opportunities


  • Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and manage performance


  • Collaborate with Business Development on proposals, leading project pursuit strategy regarding schedule and risk identification and mitigation


  • Support roll-out of all company-wide training plans


  • Coordinate and lead corporate planning and scheduling improvement initiatives and best practice sharing


  • Responsible for budget and scheduling resource management at the operating group level


  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels


QUALIFICATIONS

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


  • Minimum twelve years of construction experience; experience as a project manager or superintendent is desirable


  • Advanced knowledge of scheduling concepts, construction practices, project sequencing, and 4D visual planning methodologies


  • Strong plan and specification reading, review, and interpretation skills; ability to identify concerns in document reviews


  • Knowledge of project management, contracting methods, buyout, and contracts


  • Ability to exercise creativity and mature judgment in solving unprecedented problems on complex projects


  • Strong organization, delegation, and leadership skills; ability to manage multiple project teams


  • Ability to deliver exceptional customer experience and superior service rankings


  • Basic understanding of project estimates for schedule development, cost loading, and resource loading


  • Ability to interpret and implement customer scheduling specifications and contract requirements


  • Ability to quickly understand complex projects at the proposal stage and develop strong project schedule strategies


  • Ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment


  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication, and public speaking skills


  • Active listening skills and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback


  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans


  • Excellent leadership and rapport-building skills with direct reports, team members, and customers


  • Ability to travel as required based on operating group


A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage


  • Dental plan


  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match


  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves


  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance


  • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources


  • Tuition reimbursement


  • Adoption Assistance


  • Gym Membership Discount Program


The base pay range for this role is $140,000 - $210,000. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.


  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.


ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

  • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.


  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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