Project Coordinator​/Senior Project Coordinator​/Project Manager

Location - Columbus, NE Columbus General Office

Employment Type:

Full Time
Posting Date:
Wednesay July 1st, 2026
Closing Date:
Wednesday July 15th, 2026
Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us! By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth.

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Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.
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• The incumbent coordinates daily activities of the assigned project(s), project team, contractors and consultants on projects managed through the District's Project Management Office. The incumbent works closely with, and under the direction of, project managers on larger/complex projects to apply project controls, to assist with technical/project direction and to implement approved project plans.

• The incumbent coordinates daily activities of the assigned project(s), project team, contractors, and consultants on projects managed through the District's Project Management Office. The incumbent works closely with, and under the direction of, Project Managers on larger/complex projects to apply project controls, to assist with technical/project direction, and to implement approved project plans.
• Senior Project Coordinators are also expected to directly plan and manage assigned projects typically valued/budgeted at less than the "CROP" threshold or otherwise considered less complex.

• 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

• Project Coordinator:
  Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a technical field); (OR) associates degree in a related field plus 2 years’ experience; (OR) high school diploma or GED plus 6 years’ experience.
• Senior Project Coordinator:
  Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a technical field) plus three years of experience. OR Associate's degree in a related field plus five years of experience. OR High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) and a minimum of eight years of experience is required.
• Project Manager:
  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.

Multi-task project experience is required with a focus on project implementation. Previous experience in the utility industry is preferred. The incumbent should possess a broad…