Project Manager - D

RESA Power, LLC.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension

Employee Ownership Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

RESA Power, LLC. seeks a Project Manager to organize and deliver electrical testing and commissioning projects for customers in Omaha area. You will coordinate field teams, manage schedules, control budgets, and communicate status with customers and internal groups.

You will mentor staff, drive safety, and pursue process improvements while working flexible hours and traveling as needed to support local and large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or related industry.
• Hands-on experience testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining high-voltage substation equipment (69kV–345kV), including protective relays, breakers, transformers, and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of utility, industrial, commercial, or renewable energy environments.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team management experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including project execution, field activities, resource coordination, and resolution of customer and operational issues.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members through performance reviews and feedback.
• Schedule and coordinate field personnel and resources for local and large-scale projects.
• Provide technical guidance, review quotes, and perform site walks as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Monitor project performance to meet profitability and operational goals.
• Partner with leadership to improve processes and support business initiatives.
• Prepare reports and communicate project status as needed.
• Support a safe, productive work environment and follow company policies.
• Maintain flexibility to support customer and business needs, including occasional after-hours or weekend work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for being an organized, service-orientated individual to manage projects for a variety of Customers. Position is responsible for communicating with a variety of departments, vendors, employees, and customers to ensure projects are completed on time and to budget. Position also will suggest additional services to Customers that will enhance and/or ensure the safety and efficiency of the Customer’s operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including project execution, field activities, resource coordination, and resolution of customer and operational issues.
• Participate in hiring efforts and mentor, coach, motivate, and develop team members through performance reviews and ongoing feedback.
• Schedule and coordinate field personnel and resources for local and large-scale projects.
• Provide technical guidance, review quotes, perform site walks as needed, and ensure quality of field work and reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams while delivering excellent customer service.
• Monitor project performance to meet profitability and operational goals.
• Partner with leadership to improve processes and support business initiatives.
• Prepare reports and communicate project status as needed.
• Support a safe, productive work environment and follow company policies.
• Maintain flexibility to support customer and business needs, including occasional after-hours or weekend work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or a related industry.
• Hands‑on experience testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining high‑voltage substation equipment (69kV–345kV), including protective relays, breakers, transformers, and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of utility, industrial, commercial, or renewable energy environments.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team management experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Customer‑focused with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

Travel: 100% in or around Omaha, NE

Compensation: Pay range for this role ranges from $50 to $55 (depending on experience, skillset, and NETA certification level) per hour. Full benefits including medical, pension, Employee Ownership Plan, and paid time off.

Physical Demands: Lifting or moving a minimum of 50lbs on a daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non‑ideal conditions. Also responsible for completing computer work.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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