Project Manager Associate

Project Manager Associate

Our client, a Utility and Energy Generation and Distribution company, is looking for a Project Manager Associate for their Omaha, NE location.

Responsibilities:

• Manage capital and compliance-driven projects within the Power and Controls group from initiation through closeout.
• Responsibilities include development of project scopes, coordination with engineering, operations, procurement, environmental, ROW, and construction stakeholders, support of cost estimating and budgeting, schedule development and tracking, contractor coordination, outage planning support, and monitoring of project execution through ready-for-service.
• The position is expected to maintain project documentation, provide clear status updates, identify and communicate risks, support bid and award activities, and help ensure projects are executed in accordance with company procedures, approved scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Depending on experience level, the role may function as an Associate Project Manager or Project Manager supporting a mix of project execution and construction coordination duties.
• The individual is expected to manage assigned work with a high degree of ownership, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Performance expectations include maintaining accurate project schedules and cost awareness, providing timely and clear communication to stakeholders, supporting successful construction execution, and identifying risks early enough to allow mitigation.
• The position must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, maintain alignment with company procedures and documentation standards, and support achievement of project milestones, outage commitments, and compliance obligations.
• The role is also expected to work effectively across functions, maintain strong contractor and stakeholder coordination, and produce quality work products with minimal rework.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Five or more years experience in engineering, technical services, or construction of gas pipeline facilities.
• Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Relevant experience in project management, construction coordination, engineering support, or execution of industrial or energy infrastructure projects is required. Experience supporting capital projects, contractor coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional stakeholder communication is preferred.
• The candidate should have strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; effective analytical and problem-solving ability; and the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Familiarity with natural gas, industrial facilities, compressor station work, electrical or controls-related projects, and company project processes is beneficial.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities