Mgr Construction & Maintenance

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 131,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District is seeking a Manager, Construction and Maintenance to oversee daily maintenance, construction, and service restoration for generating units and overhead/underground T&D systems. You will lead an inclusive, high-performing team, ensure effective resource planning, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and drive safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

You will develop short- and mid-term plans, align staffing and facilities to support safe, cost-effective

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership overseeing construction, maintenance, or utility field operations.
• Ability to develop and support an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Strong knowledge of utility generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Proven capability in operational planning, resource management, and decision-making during critical events.
• Strong communication with customers, community partners, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads with integrity and accountability to build a high-performing, inclusive team.
• Develops and implements short- and mid-term plans to achieve objectives.
• Manages daily maintenance and construction activities for generating units and T&D systems.
• Oversees service restoration efforts, ensuring crew readiness and safety.
• Builds strong relationships with customers and internal partners to resolve issues and improve service.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusive culture

Utility systems knowledge

Safety practices

Operational planning

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Job description

Opportunity Profile

The Manager, Construction and Maintenance, oversees daily maintenance, construction, and service restoration for OPPD¿s generating units and T&D systems. This role leads an inclusive, high-performing team, ensures effective resource planning, strengthens stakeholder relationships, and drives continuous improvement to enhance safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

The Impact You Will Have

Leadership: Leads with integrity and accountability to build a high-performing, inclusive team aligned with OPPD¿s values and strategic vision. Fosters a people-first culture by attracting and developing talent, setting clear expectations, and creating an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and equipped to grow and succeed. Establish and monitor key measures to assess staff and department success.

Strategic Execution: Develops and implements short- and mid-term plans to achieve OPPD and divisional objectives. Aligns staffing, resources, and facility operations to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective service generation and delivery.

Field Operations Oversight: Manages daily maintenance and construction activities for OPPD Generating Units and overhead/underground T&D systems. Leads service restoration efforts, ensuring crew readiness, material availability, and public and employee safety. Manages day-to-day activities in OPPD generating units with a focus on maintaining critical assets to improve reliability.

Stakeholder Engagement: Builds strong relationships with customers, community representatives, and internal partners. Resolves service and construction concerns while enhancing OPPD¿s public presence.

Process Optimization: Drives continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration, performance monitoring, asset and project management. Uses data insights to improve safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing construction, maintenance, or utility field operations
• Ability to develop and support an inclusive, high-performing team culture
• Strong knowledge of utility generation, transmission, and distribution systems
• Comprehensive understanding of safety practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Proven capability in operational planning, resource management, and effective decision-making during critical events
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with customers, community partners, and internal stakeholders
• Experience applying data insights to drive performance, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Proficiency in project management, prioritization, and process optimization to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations

Salary/Wage Info

Min: $146,099

Mid: $182,624

Our Culture & Mission

At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people. Our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously.

We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what is right because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.

We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact on families, the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere.

If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you are in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too, which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability