Project Manager - D

RESA Power; Omaha (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 is seeking a Project Manager in Omaha, NE to oversee electrical testing and commissioning projects for utility, industrial, and commercial customers. You will coordinate field teams, manage budgets, and ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while driving on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will mentor staff, develop processes, and maintain strong customer relationships. Travel and flexible hours are required; a valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in electrical testing, commissioning, or related industry.
• Hands-on testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining HV substation equipment (69kV-345kV).
• 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.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day project operations, field activities, resources, and issue resolution.
• Mentor and develop team members through performance reviews and feedback.
• Schedule field personnel and resources for local and large-scale projects.
• Provide technical guidance, review quotes, and perform site walks as needed.
• Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Monitor project performance to meet profitability and goals.
• Prepare reports and communicate project status as needed.
• Support safe, productive work environments and follow company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Customer focus

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.

Who we are!

RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long‑term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade!

Our Mission

Ensure reliable and safe mission‑critical power across our customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle.

Our Vision

To be the premier, first‑choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.

Core Cultural Competencies

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don’t cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision‑making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customer and our long‑term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand and apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done

• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).

We build strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well‑run company, but the connectedness of a family. We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.