Senior Scheduler - Military Veterans
at Mortenson
As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, 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.
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SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler I with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
The Senior Scheduler will be a centralized resource with experience and capability to support planning and scheduling needs across multiple project types and operating groups.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform non-routine planning and scheduling assignments.
- Lead and coordinate site teams and trade partners in the development of project schedules using common CPM scheduling programs.
- Ensure that corporate planning and scheduling standards are implemented and that all project related activities comply.
Provide planning and scheduling support to project teams, field leaders and trade partners:
- Assist with proposals and pursuit schedules as needed.
- Assist site teams in the development of detailed project schedules as needed.
- Support project teams through monitoring and updating of project schedules as needed.
- Coach, mentor, and train project teams, field personnel or others in basic planning and scheduling concepts.
- Establish and nurture teamwork environment.
- Provide work direction and support transition to project team.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION
- Minimum of four (4) years construction experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Thorough knowledge of scheduling concepts, principles, practices, and common CPM software including P6.
- Thorough knowledge of standard construction practices and project sequencing.
- Shown ability to exercise creativity and mature judgment in anticipating and 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 critical thinking skills with initiative to seek innovative solutions.
- Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback.
- Ability to travel.
- Current driver's license.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field.
Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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.
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At Mortenson, we’re builders at heart. As a top builder, developer, and EPC in the U.S., our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. With over 6,000 team members and $5.5 billion in annual revenue, we are working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Yet, working at Mortenson is much more than a job. We’ve received over 34 best workplace awards in the last five years and our team members inspire what’s possible every day – whether for our customers, our community, or our company.
We are fortunate to have Veterans who have brought their dedication, discipline, and leadership skills to Mortenson. This includes our Chairman and owner David Mortenson, a US Navy veteran. Their unique experiences and perspectives have enriched our company in countless ways and further our shared values to build for the greater good. Our Mortenson values echo many principles from the military:
· We value honesty and doing the right thing – even when no one is watching.
· We believe the world is what we make it and leadership capability is within all of us.
· We put others before ourselves and enable them to achieve their very best.
Veterans at Mortenson
Being a Veteran is a special badge of honor we greatly respect. We are committed to providing resources and support to help retired and transitioning active-duty service members achieve their career goals.
At Mortenson, Veterans will discover:
• An industry leading safety culture – we believe it is an obligation to work safe and our Zero Injuries safety program drives safety excellence with all of our team members
• A diverse, team-based environment focused on supporting the customer, building up our local communities and lifting others up to help them succeed
• Accredited apprenticeship programs – maximize GI Bill benefits to reduce Veteran out-of-pocket costs for continuing education
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement – including voices of team members in the field and ultimately making their jobs easier and safer
• Competitive pay and benefits
Through the Veteran’s Business Resource Group (BRG) at Mortenson, Veterans can connect and engage with other veterans and team members while developing their skills and gaining a unique connection to the company. The BRG provides Veterans the opportunity to:
· Create comradery and connections to enhance veteran leadership experience and capabilities
· Share stories, experiences and journeys during time of service
· Further the shared esprit de corps from our service to maximize the experience at Mortenson
· Work together to foster a work environment that is attractive to other veterans seeking employment in our industry
How to Apply
Start by checking out our open roles on the right side of this page to learn more and to apply. Once you click ‘Apply Now’, Mortenson will receive a notification with your information.
Please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile to be considered. Once we review your resume and profile, a Mortenson recruiter will reach out to you to provide more information and to schedule an interview if there is a potential fit with the open role.