Project Coordinator, Senior Project Coordinator, Or Project Manager

Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499York, NE, US, 68467-0608Kearney, NE, US, 68848-2170Norfolk, NE, US, 68701-7227

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Project Coordinator, Senior Project Coordinator, Or Project Manager located at Columbus General Office, Kearney Operations Center, Norfolk Operations Center, York Operations Center in Columbus , Nebraska. Position closes March 18th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

This position will report to the Senior Project Manager.

Position Summary

The incumbent uses specific methodology to plan, schedule, and track project work; and uses identified tools to collect, compute, and format the entire range of project data relative to work performed, deadlines, schedules, cost, cash flow, and a variety of other information.

The incumbent applies an overall approach to assemble a comprehensive plan and cover all areas of work which is at all times flexible and will quickly and accurately reflect the effects of any changes in any aspect of the project plan.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that assigned projects are safely executed on schedule, within cost limits, and to the quality specified.

Education, Training and Experience

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree (preferably in a technical field) and five years of experience.

OR

Associate's degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of seven years of experience.

OR

High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) and a minimum of nine years of experience is required.

Prior Related Experience

Experience preferred to be in engineering, operations, work control, maintenance, technology, or related functions at an electric utility. Previous nuclear experience is strongly preferred for nuclear positions.

Licenses and/or Certifications

The incumbent is required to obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within one year of position acceptance.

Prerequisite requirements for PMP certification:

BA/BS degree, 4,500 hours of qualified* project management experience, and 36 non-overlapping months of qualified* project management experience.

High school diploma, 7,500 hours of qualified* project management experience, and 60 non-overlapping months of qualified* project management experience.

Qualified experience includes project responsibilities in the following areas:

Initiating Processes

Planning Processes

Executing Processes

Controlling Processes

Closing Processes

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Proficiently execute project management best practices from assignment to closeout and ensure that all phases of the projects meet approved safety, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

Understand and operate the Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) Project Systems Module. (External hires must complete Project Systems Module training prior to being assigned a project.)

Maintain an active interface with the customer and assure the customer criteria and objectives are met and the customer is kept fully aware of progress and participates in major decisions.

Plan, assemble, organize, supervise, and maintain a project management team to successfully execute all phases of projects. Administer all policies and procedures associated with project personnel. Define and manage interfaces.

Plan, schedule, and execute all phase projects in accordance with District project management policies and guidelines. Decide the degree of detailed planning necessary to effectively manage each phase project.

Develop contracting and material procurement strategies that optimize cost, schedule, and quality considerations in conjunction with procurement and contracts. Negotiate changes to contracts within the general scope of work with support of contract administration.

Establish project control and risk mitigation strategies and ensure their implementation to evaluate critical elements of the work and identify forecasted variances from plans so that corrective action can be taken in a timely manner.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Project Coordinator

Pay Grade - 13

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $7,053.00 - $8,816.00

Senior Project Coordinator

Pay Grade - 14

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $7,979.00 - $10,173.00

Project Manager

Pay Grade - 15 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $9,155.00 - $11,673.00

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.

Salary

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.

Retirement Savings

NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.

Health & Wellness

At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.

Other Benefits

Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.