Nathan Mahlum
Senior Planning and Scheduling Manager | Seattle
Nathan joined the construction industry in 2007 after earning his B.S. in Construction Management at Washington State University and receiving a Professional Certification in Planning and Scheduling (PSP) from AACE. These credentials helped establish his foundation and qualifies him for his role at Mortenson as a Senior Planning and Scheduling Manager.
Nathan is known for bridging the gap between the field and the office, translating construction realities into logical, data-driven forecasts. Nathan ensures schedule predictability and transparency across projects. He plays a key role in aligning timelines with budgets, supporting claims prevention, risk management, and executive decision-making.
He has contributed to many projects such as the Four106 office tower, SeaTac Main Terminal Low-Voltage Upgrade, Swedish Cherry Hill Imaging, as well as the Chambers Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant, Oregon Convention Center Hotel, AC Marriott hotel, and the Marriott Residence Inn. While working on these projects, he has utilized his experience and knowledge to ensure efficient scheduling and keep the project within budget.
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 be more efficient and avoid the unexpected.
Outside the workplace, his passions revolve around his family. He spends his free time supporting his kids and their lives. Whether it's soccer or piano, he enjoys being there for them. He also connects with his family by traveling and experiencing new places and cultures with them. When he gets a quiet moment to himself, he loves to read, indulging in authors like Junot Díaz and Teju Cole and listening to an old Jay Dilla album. Nathan believes in finding value in what's real, and remembering that time is short, so it's important to make it count.
