Planner/Scheduler - Construction jobs in Montana

Company Overview:

Mortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.

Our foundation and culture are based upon our company values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our exceptional people and exceptional teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" 40 times regionally over the past decade...

...What are you waiting for?!

Summary:

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Construction Coordinator II 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.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing day-to-day support of a specific construction activity with the direct intent to gain the hands-on skills and technical knowledge. Under the direct supervision of project leadership, responsible for supporting, learning, and performing the basic requisite skills necessary to eventually work independently within a construction management profession such as:

Provide specific construction management support

• Daily progress reports
• Review technical documents (blueprints or estimates)
• Assist in project start up and closing tasks at the direction of other construction management staff

Review and help maintain supporting documentation (field books, daily reports, and safety logs) in consultation with Superintendents to form conclusions and make recommendations

Arrange trucking, order fulfillment, and delivery of equipment

Document work process as it relates to enhancing and or changing current company process standards

• Look for opportunities to recommend process efficiency changes
• Perform basic field quality and safety inspections
• Document conformance to plans and specs
• Recommend potential solutions
• Promote Mortenson's safety culture
• Document progress of construction through tracking photos, manage administration of record keeping
• Develop basic spreadsheets and tools for Project Leaderships review and decision making, helping to track and coordinate aspects of the construction project (e.g .inventory, equipment, purchasing, lean etc.)
• Demonstrate learned skills and knowledge on a repeatable and continued advanced level
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Qualifications:

• Strong Microsoft Office and internet skills
• Construction experience preferred
• Ability to learn and utilize different types of computer software used in Construction Management to support any aspect of a construction project
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
• Ability to effectively handle detailed information and meet deadlines
• Ability to multitask
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 100%

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent and previous experience as a Construction Coordinator I

or-

• Non-scientific or math skills-related college degree (e.g., fine arts, philosophy, business) or 2-year degree in construction.

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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