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. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other.
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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Position Summary
Project Coordinator:
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 Coordinator:
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.
Project Manager:
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
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.
Prior Related Experience
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 understanding of all regulatory, operational, administrative, and technical aspects of managing multi-disciplined projects. 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
Professional Engineer (PE)/PMP preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Project Coordinator:
Implement approved project plans and assist in the development and ongoing activities of project planning throughout the project implementation.
Direct daily project team activities, planning, scheduling, and budgeting efforts to meet goals and objectives of assigned project plans.
Provide constant, accurate, effective and timely communications with the project manager, project team members, contractors and consultants.
Practice strict adherence to safety guidelines.
Actively participate in project team meetings and feedback sessions.
Senior Project Coordinator:Project Coordinator duties plus:
Develop and implement approved project plans for less complex/lower risk projects.
Understand and operate the Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) enterprise software for planning, scheduling, and budgeting efforts to meet goals and objectives of assigned projects.
Project Manager:
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: $7,668 - $9,081
Senior Project Coordinator
Pay Grade: 14
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $8,720 - $10,478
Project Manager:
Pay Grade - 15 Monthly
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $9,430.00 - $12,023.00
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
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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.
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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.
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