Project Manager - Construction

Omaha Public Power District; Plattsmouth (NE); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District is seeking a Project Manager to lead the construction of three new generation units at Cass County Station. You will oversee day-to-day construction activities, coordinate contractors, manage schedules and permits, and deliver timely updates to sponsors and PMO leadership.

The role requires an Engineering-related degree, construction management experience in utilities, and a PMP or equivalent credential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• Experience supporting or managing construction or utility projects.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, contractor coordination, and field issue resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and maintain detailed project documentation.
• Experience managing utility or power generation construction projects.
• Familiarity with permitting processes and compliance requirements.
• PMP certification or similar project management credentials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities for new generation units at Cass County Station, ensuring schedule, scope, and safety alignment.
• Coordinate permitting and ensure compliance to support uninterrupted progress.
• Track progress using project management tools; update schedules and identify risks.
• Prepare project documentation and status updates for sponsors, leadership, and PMO management.
• Collaborate across Utility Operations to define scope, deliverables, dependencies, and resource needs.

Skills

Project management

Construction coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP or similar certification

Job description

Opportunity Profile

Project Manager - Electricity Generation Plant Construction

Position Overview

' As part of Omaha Public Power District's (OPPD) mission to provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy, the Project Manager for Electricity Generation Plant Construction plays a central role in delivering critical capital infrastructure projects. This position will oversee the construction of new generation at OPPD¿s Cass County Station, including installation of three new generating units. The Project Manager ensures project readiness, coordinates key stakeholders, and drives successful execution of all construction, contractor, schedule, permitting, and delivery-related activities.

The Impact You'll Have

• Lead day-to-day oversight of construction activities for new generation units at Cass County Station, ensuring alignment with schedule, scope, and safety expectations
• Work closely with contractors to understand hurdles, resolve field issues, verify delivery acceptance, and maintain strong relationships that drive project momentum
• Coordinate the permitting process including identifying requirements, obtaining permits, and ensuring compliance to support uninterrupted project progress
• Track construction progress using project management tools, updating schedules, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies
• Conduct readiness assessments, risk reviews, and earned value analysis to maintain project stability
• Prepare project documentation and status updates for sponsors, leadership, and PMO management
• Collaborate across Utility Operations to define project scope, deliverables, dependencies, and resource needs

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
• Proven experience supporting or managing construction or utility projects
• Strong understanding of construction practices, contractor coordination, and field issue resolution
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and maintain detailed and accurate project documentation
• Experience managing utility or power generation construction projects
• Familiarity with permitting processes and compliance requirements
• PMP certification or similar project management credentials

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Work Location

Office: Work will be performed in a modern office environment amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises.

Field: Work will be performed outside in a wide variety of weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, cold, wind, etc.), terrain, and other natural environmental hazards as well as pollen and other airborne allergens.

Generation Plant: Work will be performed inside with exposure to industrial building conditions and will be exposed to extreme temperatures, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation and exposure to sounds. Noise levels may require shouting to be heard.

Work Environment: Work will be performed in high traffic environments.

Will work around energies high voltage electrical equipment.

Will work in construction areas that present many physical hazards.

Will work at heights.

Will work in closed or confined spaces.

Will work around asbestos and lead.

Time Demands

Non-Essential Position: This position may be required to report to work beyond the normal shift to support the restoration of normal business operations. This position must maintain 24-hour availability for technical and professional assistance, emergency response, and direction of remedial action in response to such emergencies, as well as maintain availability as required for on-call duty.

Physical Demands

Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.

Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs.) and use of medium weight tools.

Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ lbs.) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.

Salary/Wage Info

Grade: S6

Minimum: $109,942

Midpoint: $137,428

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 12 th 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's 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, on 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're 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