

Leading construction and real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Mortenson is seeking a Director of Planning and Scheduling to lead project planning and execution, develop standardized lean planning frameworks, and support project teams in delivering safer, higher-quality, and more productive projects while minimizing risk. The role will drive strategic direction for planning, integrate lean and innovation objectives, and govern policies that guide project teams in risk management.
The Director will partner with technical leaders and operating groups to advance planning practices, mentor planners, superintendents, foremen, and schedulers, and document best practices for continuous improvement. They will also improve learning, development, and training programs, implement just-in-time training, develop planning KPIs, and evaluate new processes, tools, and technology.
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field and have at least 12 years of industry experience, including success implementing Lean construction methodologies such as Last Planner techniques. Experience leading company‑wide planning programs, field operations planning, work packaging, and trade‑flow management is required, with a preferred background as a superintendent or project manager.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills are essential, as is the ability to build consensus with diverse teams. Technical expertise should include mastery of Master Project Planning, Primavera P6, CPM, LBS, WBS, The Last Planner System®, and familiarity with MS Project, ASTA PowerProject, NetPoint, Synchro 4D, and 4D visual planning.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship; Mortenson does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
Mortenson offers comprehensive benefits for non‑craft, non‑union roles working 25+ hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with generous match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym‑membership discount. Base salary ranges from $158,600 to $238,000, with higher ranges for select locations, and eligibility for the company incentive plan.