Nathan Mahlum
Senior Planning and Scheduling Manager | Seattle
Nathan joined the construction industry in 2007 after earning his B.S. in ConstructionÌýManagement at Washington State University and receiving a Professional CertificationÌýin Planning and Scheduling (PSP) from AACE. These credentials helped establish hisÌýfoundation and qualifies him for his role at Mortenson as a Senior Planning andÌýScheduling Manager.
Nathan is known for bridging the gap between the field and the office, translating construction realities into logical, data-driven forecasts.ÌýNathan ensures schedule predictability and transparency across projects. He plays aÌýkey role in aligning timelines with budgets, supporting claims prevention, riskÌýmanagement, and executive decision-making.
He has contributed to many projects such as the Four106 office tower, SeaTac MainÌýTerminal Low-Voltage Upgrade, Swedish Cherry Hill Imaging, as well as the ChambersÌýBay Wastewater Treatment Plant, Oregon Convention Center Hotel, AC Marriott hotel,Ìýand the Marriott Residence Inn. While working on these projects, he has utilized hisÌýexperience and knowledge to ensure efficient scheduling and keep the project withinÌýbudget.
With his years of experience and having witnessed the industry's evolution over time, Nathan is eager to see what the future holds for construction in terms of technology, including process improvements, AI, and robotics. He is interested in seeing how these tools will help support scheduling and planning, further enabling teams to beÌýmore efficient and avoid the unexpected.
Outside the workplace, his passions revolve around his family. He spends his free timeÌýsupporting his kids and their lives. Whether it's soccer or piano, he enjoys being thereÌýfor them. He also connects with his family by traveling and experiencing new places andÌýcultures with them. When he gets a quiet moment to himself, he loves to read, indulgingÌýin authors like Junot DÃaz and Teju Cole and listening to an old Jay Dilla album. NathanÌýbelieves in finding value in what's real, and remembering that time is short, so it'sÌýimportant to make it count.
