Planning and Scheduling Manager II

Mortenson • Salt Lake, UT

3d

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Manager II to perform complex planning and scheduling assignments on highly complex or multiple projects and to lead and coordinate team members and processes in implementing planning and scheduling strategy. The role provides oversight of planning and scheduling across multiple or large, complex projects, ensures company standards are implemented, and supports project teams in managing scheduling challenges. The position also contributes to business development pursuits, company-wide training, and continuous improvement initiatives. Travel is required as needed. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma with CHST, OSHA 500, and 12 years of construction experience, including seven years as a dedicated construction safety professional.
• At least 10 years of construction experience.
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling concepts, construction practices, project sequencing, and 4D visual planning methodologies.
• Strong plan and specification reading, review, and interpretation skills, including the ability to identify concerns in document reviews.
• Knowledge of project management, buyout, contracts, and basic claims avoidance and resolution techniques.
• Strong organization, delegation, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple project teams and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement customer scheduling specifications, develop project schedule strategies, and work in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a project manager or superintendent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of planning and scheduling activities on multiple projects or large, complex projects.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct planning and scheduling activities.
• Ensure corporate planning and schedule standards are implemented and project-related activities comply with them.
• Generate and recommend mitigation options to correct scheduling problems and assist site management in implementing mitigation measures.
• Coach, mentor, and train team members in scheduling methods.
• Collaborate with Business Development on proposals, leading project pursuit strategy regarding schedule and risk identification and mitigation.
• Support rollout of company-wide training plans.
• Coordinate and lead corporate planning and scheduling improvement initiatives and best-practice sharing.
• Build effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 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 work-life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.
• Eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager