Civil Project Manager Jobs in Nebraska
Civil Project Manager jobs in Nebraska concentrate in transportation, water infrastructure, and municipal development, with steady hiring tied to the state's ongoing highway expansion, flood-mitigation projects, and growing urban utility upgrades. Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island are the largest hiring markets, where firms like HDR Engineering, Leo A Daly, and the Nebraska Department of Transportation regularly bring on project managers at levels from field coordinator to senior program leader. Demand is strongest in roadway design, drainage systems, and public-sector capital programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare
Join Our Compassionate Team
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
The Recovery Center at Sarpy is a 16-bed facility serving residents 19+ who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness, and are currently experiencing mental-health-related difficulties.
What You Will Do to Change Lives
The LPN provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Shifts Available:
- Full-Time 32 hours a week, 3:00pm - 11:30pm ONSITE
- This role could also be 24 hours per week which is Part Time with benefits
Expected starting wage range for LPN is $ 26- 30 per hour PLUS 6 % Shift Differential which bring the total hourly rate to $27.56 to $ 31.80 per hour. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Depending on what shifts you are asked to work: Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift).
- Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served
- Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process
- Collects data relevant to members served care; develops and implements nursing care plans
- Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention
- Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
- Administers medication and treatments to members served
- Receives and presents change of shift reports as assigned
- Adheres to medication management policies and procedures
- Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition
- Documents the progress of members served toward their Recovery Plan goals
- Attends and participates in community meetings and groups
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings
- Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift
- Must attend CPI training. Must assist with de-escalation as needed.
- Graduation from an accredited LPN program and current LPN licensure in state of operation
- Current CPR/BLS certificate
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
- All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Preferred:
- Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting
- One (1) year of experience
- Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication
- Ability to review and implements Recovery/Treatment plans
- Ability to support medical and psycho-social care of members served
- Ability to administer oral and injectable medications
- Ability to act as a team member and provide input via reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions
- Ability to review and implements members served recovery treatment plans
- Ability to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, reach and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious).
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
- May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare
Join Our Compassionate Team
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
The Recovery Center at Sarpy is a 16-bed facility serving residents 19+ who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness, and are currently experiencing mental-health-related difficulties.
What You Will Do to Change Lives
The LPN provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Shifts Available:
- Full-Time 32 hours a week, 3:00pm - 11:30pm ONSITE
- This role could also be 24 hours per week which is Part Time with benefits
Expected starting wage range for LPN is $ 26- 30 per hour PLUS 6 % Shift Differential which bring the total hourly rate to $27.56 to $ 31.80 per hour. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Depending on what shifts you are asked to work: Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift).
- Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served
- Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process
- Collects data relevant to members served care; develops and implements nursing care plans
- Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention
- Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
- Administers medication and treatments to members served
- Receives and presents change of shift reports as assigned
- Adheres to medication management policies and procedures
- Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition
- Documents the progress of members served toward their Recovery Plan goals
- Attends and participates in community meetings and groups
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings
- Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift
- Must attend CPI training. Must assist with de-escalation as needed.
- Graduation from an accredited LPN program and current LPN licensure in state of operation
- Current CPR/BLS certificate
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
- All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Preferred:
- Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting
- One (1) year of experience
- Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication
- Ability to review and implements Recovery/Treatment plans
- Ability to support medical and psycho-social care of members served
- Ability to administer oral and injectable medications
- Ability to act as a team member and provide input via reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions
- Ability to review and implements members served recovery treatment plans
- Ability to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, reach and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious).
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
- May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Civil Project Manager Job Market in Nebraska
A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Olsson7
- HDR4
- Burns & McDonnell3
- Zachry2
- City of Omaha, NE2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Construction & Real Estate7
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Government & Public Sector2
- Energy1
What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil project manager jobs across Nebraska.
- Professional Engineer license issued or reciprocally recognized by the Nebraska State Board of Engineers and Architects
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Five or more years of experience managing civil infrastructure or transportation projects
- Proficiency with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Experience coordinating with Nebraska Department of Transportation or municipal public works agencies
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred alongside engineering credentials
Civil Project Manager Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil project manager in Nebraska?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and accumulating the required years of supervised experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the Nebraska State Board of Engineers and Architects. Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Nebraska is the credential most employers require before promoting someone into a project manager role on public infrastructure work.
How much do civil project managers make in Nebraska?
Civil project managers in Nebraska earn a median of about $80,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,630 for the lowest 10% to over $129,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil project managers in Nebraska?
Employers hiring civil project managers in Nebraska right now include Olsson, HDR, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nebraska's concentration of public-sector infrastructure programs and regional engineering firms means demand is consistent across both government agencies and private consulting practices throughout the state.
Which Nebraska cities have the most civil project manager jobs?
The cities with the most civil project manager openings in Nebraska are Omaha, Lincoln, and Kearney. Omaha drives the largest share of demand as the state's primary commercial and infrastructure hub, while Lincoln's role as the state capital concentrates public-agency hiring, and smaller markets like Grand Island reflect active transportation and water-system investment in central Nebraska.
Are there remote civil project manager jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're rare. Civil project management is fundamentally a field-oriented role requiring site visits, contractor coordination, and direct inspection, so most positions in Nebraska require regular on-site presence. About 10% of civil project manager openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to cover planning, scheduling, or contract-administration functions rather than active construction oversight.
How can I get hired as a civil project manager in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a project engineer or assistant project manager role at a Nebraska-based firm or public agency, where you support licensed PEs on active projects while accumulating the documented experience hours required for your own PE licensure. HDR Engineering and the Nebraska Department of Transportation both run new-graduate and entry-level programs that place candidates directly on infrastructure projects. Earning your EIT certification early and building experience on roadway or drainage projects gives you a clear edge when applying for your first project management assignment.
Where can I find and apply to civil project manager jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to civil project manager jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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