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Project Manager – Civil & Utility Construction

Heartland Staffing Solutions
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

Project Manager – Civil & Electrical Construction

Salary: Up to $160,000, Depending on Experience

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established power and infrastructure contractor in the Lincoln, Nebraska area.

This is a high-level project management opportunity for someone who understands construction from the field up and knows how to take ownership of a project from startup through completion.

The ideal candidate will come from civil, utility, electrical, powerline, underground utility, telecom/fiber, or heavy infrastructure construction. We are especially interested in someone who understands how the work actually gets done in the field — crews, equipment, materials, schedules, job costs and the unexpected problems that come with construction.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Manage construction projects from startup through completion
  • Coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials and project schedules
  • Work closely with Superintendents, Foremen, Estimators and Operations
  • Monitor project budgets, job costs, production and overall financial performance
  • Manage change orders, documentation, billing information and project closeout
  • Review plans, specifications, contracts and project requirements
  • Coordinate with customers, engineers, municipalities and other project stakeholders
  • Identify potential issues early and develop solutions to keep projects moving
  • Make sure field teams have the equipment, materials and information they need
  • Maintain strong communication between field operations, customers and leadership
  • Take ownership of project schedules, quality, safety and overall execution

What We're Looking For

  • Previous Project Management experience in construction
  • Background in one or more of the following is highly preferred:
  • Civil construction
  • Utility construction
  • Electrical construction
  • Transmission or distribution
  • Powerline construction
  • Substations
  • Underground electrical/utilities
  • Telecom or fiber infrastructure
  • Directional boring/HDD
  • Heavy civil/infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of field construction operations
  • Experience managing project schedules, costs, budgets and resources
  • Ability to work effectively with field crews and leadership
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Someone who takes ownership, follows through and knows how to get a project across the finish line

Compensation

Up to $160,000 annually, depending on experience.

This is a direct-hire, long-term opportunity with an established Nebraska contractor offering significant projects, strong leadership and the opportunity to play an important role in continued growth.

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