Agricultural Construction Project Manager - Midwest Lead

EBM Manufacturing; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EBM Construction in Lincoln, Nebraska, seeks a Project Manager — Agricultural Construction to lead projects across the Midwest from planning through completion and start-up. The role combines office planning with active job-site leadership, including training periods in Norfolk and up to 50% travel after training.

The successful candidate will manage crews, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and customer relations, ensuring safety and profitability while delivering high-quality results in a

Qualifications

• Five or more years managing large construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and supervise project teams and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer-service, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with iPad/iOS, Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Valid driver’s license; experience with agricultural process systems, CAD skills, and a Nebraska Class A CDL are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead agricultural construction projects from planning through completion and start-up.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, materials, equipment, schedules, and job-site activities.
• Partner with customers, foremen, vendors, and design professionals to clarify scope, quality expectations, and work procedures.
• Manage estimates, budgets, cost tracking, progress reporting, billing documentation, change orders, and project closeout.
• Monitor job-site progress, adjust schedules and resources, and resolve field or customer issues.
• Promote safe work practices while maintaining quality, schedule, and profitability.

Skills

Construction management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Team leadership

Client communications

Reading drawings

Problem solving

CAD skills

MS Project

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Project

Excel

Outlook

iPad/iOS

Job description

EBM Construction in Lincoln, Nebraska, seeks a Project Manager — Agricultural Construction to lead projects across the Midwest from planning through completion and start-up. The role combines office planning with active job-site leadership, including training periods in Norfolk and up to 50% travel after training.

The successful candidate will manage crews, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and customer relations, ensuring safety and profitability while delivering high-quality results in a