Director of Planning and Scheduling

Description

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.

• Define strategic direction for project planning and execution
• Integrate planning with Lean and Innovation objectives
• Govern policies for planning and risk management
• Partner with technical leaders to advance planning practices
• Lead and mentor planners, superintendents, foremen, and schedulers
• Document and share best practices for continuous improvement
• Enhance learning, development, and training programs
• Implement just-in-time training and planning support
• Develop planning KPIs and assessment methodology
• Evaluate and adopt new processes, tools, and technology

Requirements

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field
• Minimum 12 years of construction industry experience
• Proven success with Lean construction and Last Planner techniques
• Experience leading company-wide project planning programs
• Background in field operations planning, work packaging, and trade-flow management
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Expertise in Master Project Planning and Primavera P6
• Knowledge of CPM, LBS, WBS, and The Last Planner System®
• Familiarity with MS Project, ASTA PowerProject, NetPoint, Synchro 4D, and 4D visual planning
• Ability to travel up to 100%

Benefits

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.

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage at no additional cost
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-cost mental-health tools and concierge services
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance
• Gym-membership discount program
• Base salary $158,600‑$238,000 (higher in select locations) plus incentive plan eligibility

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance