Construction Senior Scheduler I - Solar

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler I in our Solar group 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 Scheduling Engineer will provide oversight of all planning and scheduling activities. 

Do you thrive in the details of a project? Do you enjoy managing multiple projects at once while partnering with stakeholders to gather inputs? In this role you’ll dive into proposals and contracts to produce effective and well-thought-out project plans, identifying risks, and planning for the unexpected. 

Location: Remote- any home base location in the continental United States; preference given to those that can work hybrid from our MN-HQ or any regional office

Travel: Minimal up to 5%

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 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field 
• Minimum of four years construction experience or equivalent combination of training and experience 
• Experience with Asta Power Project, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project (Asta highly preferred)
• Experience as a project engineer is desirable 
• 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 

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