What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning and Scheduling Manager position at MCL Construction?
Brief Description
Planning and Scheduling Manager — MCL Construction | Omaha, NE
MCL Arena Mentality
At MCL, we step into the arena together. Our core values guide how we show up every day, from how we lead and work together to how we serve our clients and communities.
The Arena Mentality means putting those values into action: taking ownership, tackling challenges, supporting your team, speaking up, and bringing solutions to the table. As MCL grows, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact, influence our projects, and help shape what comes next.
You’re not just filling a role. You’re part of the team building what’s next. Own the Schedule. Shape How We Build.
What You Bring To The Arena
Let’s be direct: this isn’t a back-office role, and it isn’t just updating Gantt charts. It’s the chance to set the standard for how every MCL project gets planned and delivered.
MCL is growing, and so is the need for someone who can bring structure, foresight, and consistency to every schedule. You’ll work side by side with field and project teams, solve problems before they reach the jobsite, and help projects finish strong.
Shape our scheduling standards. Train the teams that use them. Grow into integrating scheduling standards companywide.
More ownership. More impact. More room to grow.
Since 1987, MCL has built its reputation on quality work, lasting relationships, and people who take pride in doing things the right way.
What We Offer
Planning and Scheduling Manager — MCL Construction | Omaha, NE
MCL Arena Mentality
At MCL, we step into the arena together. Our core values guide how we show up every day, from how we lead and work together to how we serve our clients and communities.
The Arena Mentality means putting those values into action: taking ownership, tackling challenges, supporting your team, speaking up, and bringing solutions to the table. As MCL grows, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact, influence our projects, and help shape what comes next.
You’re not just filling a role. You’re part of the team building what’s next. Own the Schedule. Shape How We Build.
What You Bring To The Arena
- Develop, update, and analyze schedules in Primavera P6 for large-scale commercial projects.
- Build and own MCL’s scheduling standards and procedures, and train project teams to use them consistently.
- Partner with superintendents, project managers, and subcontractors to map critical paths and get ahead of delays.
- Lead and support Lean and Pull Planning sessions, keeping the master schedule aligned with the pull plan.
- Work with Preconstruction and Marketing to align bid and proposal schedules from day one.
- Monitor progress, advise on change-related delays, and give stakeholders clear, honest updates.
- Proven experience as a Scheduler, Scheduling Engineer, or similar role in commercial construction.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; Microsoft Project experience a plus.
- Strong command of CPM scheduling, construction sequencing, and cost control.
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Lean experience or certification a plus. PMP certification a plus.
- A clear communicator who takes ownership, sweats the details, and leads independently.
Let’s be direct: this isn’t a back-office role, and it isn’t just updating Gantt charts. It’s the chance to set the standard for how every MCL project gets planned and delivered.
MCL is growing, and so is the need for someone who can bring structure, foresight, and consistency to every schedule. You’ll work side by side with field and project teams, solve problems before they reach the jobsite, and help projects finish strong.
Shape our scheduling standards. Train the teams that use them. Grow into integrating scheduling standards companywide.
More ownership. More impact. More room to grow.
Since 1987, MCL has built its reputation on quality work, lasting relationships, and people who take pride in doing things the right way.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- A team-focused culture