Project Manager

Nebraska Public Power District•Columbus, NE

2d•$9,430 - $12,023•Onsite

About The Position

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us! By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other. Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.

Requirements

Project Coordinator: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a technical field); (OR) associates degree in a related field plus 2 years’ experience; (OR) high school diploma or GED plus 6 years’ experience.
Senior Project Coordinator: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a technical field) plus three years of experience. OR Associate's degree in a related field plus five years of experience. OR High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) and a minimum of eight years of experience is required.
Project Manager: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree (preferably in a technical field) and five years of experience. OR Associate's degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of seven years of experience. OR High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) and a minimum of nine years of experience is required.
Multi-task project experience is required with a focus on project implementation.
Possess a broad understanding of all regulatory, operational, administrative, and technical aspects of managing multi-disciplined projects.
External hires must complete Project Systems Module training prior to being assigned a project.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the utility industry is preferred.
Experience preferred to be in engineering, operations, work control, maintenance, technology, or related functions at an electric utility.
Previous nuclear experience is strongly preferred for nuclear positions.
Professional Engineer (PE)/PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates daily activities of the assigned project(s), project team, contractors and consultants on projects managed through the District's Project Management Office.
Works closely with, and under the direction of, project managers on larger/complex projects to apply project controls, to assist with technical/project direction and to implement approved project plans.
Directs daily project team activities, planning, scheduling, and budgeting efforts to meet goals and objectives of assigned project plans.
Provides constant, accurate, effective and timely communications with the project manager, project team members, contractors and consultants.
Practices strict adherence to safety guidelines.
Actively participates in project team meetings and feedback sessions.
Develops and implements approved project plans for less complex/lower risk projects.
Understands and operates the Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) enterprise software for planning, scheduling, and budgeting efforts to meet goals and objectives of assigned projects.
Proficiently executes project management best practices from assignment to closeout and ensures that all phases of the projects meet approved safety, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
Understands and operates the Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) Project Systems Module.
Maintains an active interface with the customer and assures the customer criteria and objectives are met and the customer is kept fully aware of progress and participates in major decisions.
Plans, assembles, organizes, supervises, and maintains a project management team to successfully execute all phases of projects.
Administers all policies and procedures associated with project personnel.
Defines and manages interfaces.
Plans, schedules, and executes all phase projects in accordance with District project management policies and guidelines.
Decides the degree of detailed planning necessary to effectively manage each phase project.
Develops contracting and material procurement strategies that optimize cost, schedule, and quality considerations in conjunction with procurement and contracts.
Negotiates changes to contracts within the general scope of work with support of contract administration.
Establishes project control and risk mitigation strategies and ensures their implementation to evaluate critical elements of the work and identify forecasted variances from plans so that corrective action can be taken in a timely manner.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.