Project Manager

Nebraska Public Power District•Kearney, NE

4d•$9,430 - $12,023•Hybrid

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

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree (preferably in a technical field) and five years of experience.
Associate's degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of seven years of experience.
High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) and a minimum of nine years of experience is required.
Prior experience in engineering, operations, work control, maintenance, technology, or related functions at an electric utility.
Required to obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within one year of position acceptance.
Prerequisite requirements for PMP certification: BA/BS degree, 4,500 hours of qualified project management experience, and 36 non-overlapping months of qualified project management experience.
Prerequisite requirements for PMP certification: High school diploma, 7,500 hours of qualified project management experience, and 60 non-overlapping months of qualified project management experience.
Qualified experience includes project responsibilities in the following areas: Initiating Processes, Planning Processes, Executing Processes, Controlling Processes, Closing Processes.

Nice To Haves

Previous nuclear experience is strongly preferred for nuclear positions.

Responsibilities

Proficiently execute project management best practices from assignment to closeout and ensure that all phases of the projects meet approved safety, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
Understand and operate the Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) Project Systems Module. (External hires must complete Project Systems Module training prior to being assigned a project.)
Maintain an active interface with the customer and assure the customer criteria and objectives are met and the customer is kept fully aware of progress and participates in major decisions.
Plan, assemble, organize, supervise, and maintain a project management team to successfully execute all phases of projects. Administer all policies and procedures associated with project personnel. Define and manage interfaces.
Plan, schedule, and execute all phase projects in accordance with District project management policies and guidelines. Decide the degree of detailed planning necessary to effectively manage each phase project.
Develop contracting and material procurement strategies that optimize cost, schedule, and quality considerations in conjunction with procurement and contracts. Negotiate changes to contracts within the general scope of work with support of contract administration.
Establish project control and risk mitigation strategies and ensure 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.