Project Lead Jobs in Nebraska
Project lead jobs in Nebraska concentrate in construction, information technology, healthcare administration, and agribusiness operations, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior program lead. Omaha and Lincoln account for the largest share of postings, with Kearney emerging as a secondary hub tied to manufacturing and regional healthcare. Well-established Nebraska employers such as Union Pacific, Mutual of Omaha, and Bryan Health routinely seek project leads to manage infrastructure, technology, and operational initiatives. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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DEPCOM Power, a Koch company and a leading renewable energy Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale utility solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and repowering projects in the Midwest portfolio. In this role, you will have full responsibility for project execution from pre-construction planning through commissioning and closeout while balancing safety, cost, schedule, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
This role is ideal for a proven project leader who thrives in fast-paced construction environments and brings experience managing complex EPC or large-scale infrastructure projects.
This is a remote position with approximately 50% travel to active construction sites based on project needs.
Our Team
DEPCOM's Project Delivery Organization specializes in executing comprehensive, turnkey PV and BESS projects, complete with collection substations and generation transmission lines. We leverage strategic partnerships with key vendors and subcontractors, ensuring seamless coordination with interconnection utilities nationwide. As a proud member of Koch Industries, we are committed to driving innovation and maintaining the highest standards through Principle Based Management. This approach not only streamlines our processes for client success but also empowers our supervisors to cultivate an environment where employees can fully realize their potential and excel in their roles.
What You Will Do
- Lead, coach, and support a multidisciplinary team including, Project Engineers and Construction Management, to drive successful execution of utility-scale and battery storage projects.
- Manage project forecasts with the support of the Project Controls team to drive an accurate forecast complete with identification of risks and opportunities.
- Work closely with Supply Chain to maximize value during the buyout phase of a project.
- Work closely with Business Development and the Estimating team to deliver accurate and competitive Project Estimates.
- Manage a project schedule with support of the Scheduling team to meet or improve project objectives.
- Provide timely project reporting to internal teams and external customers.
- Ensure project is in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements with support of internal resources.
- Build rapport with customers and find strategic opportunities to drive long-term mutually beneficial relationships.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Supervisory/leadership experience
- Experience managing EPC, large-scale industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Experience with cost estimating, scheduling, and customer engagement
- Understanding of prime contract and subcontract language
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Valid driver's license
What Will Put You Ahead
- EPC experience in Utility Solar, Wind, BESS, conventional power or industrial projects
- Strong construction execution experience
For this role, we anticipate paying $150k - $225k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ). #LI-CG5
DEPCOM Power, a Koch company and a leading renewable energy Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale utility solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and repowering projects in the Midwest portfolio. In this role, you will have full responsibility for project execution from pre-construction planning through commissioning and closeout while balancing safety, cost, schedule, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
This role is ideal for a proven project leader who thrives in fast-paced construction environments and brings experience managing complex EPC or large-scale infrastructure projects.
This is a remote position with approximately 50% travel to active construction sites based on project needs.
Our Team
DEPCOM's Project Delivery Organization specializes in executing comprehensive, turnkey PV and BESS projects, complete with collection substations and generation transmission lines. We leverage strategic partnerships with key vendors and subcontractors, ensuring seamless coordination with interconnection utilities nationwide. As a proud member of Koch Industries, we are committed to driving innovation and maintaining the highest standards through Principle Based Management. This approach not only streamlines our processes for client success but also empowers our supervisors to cultivate an environment where employees can fully realize their potential and excel in their roles.
What You Will Do
- Lead, coach, and support a multidisciplinary team including, Project Engineers and Construction Management, to drive successful execution of utility-scale and battery storage projects.
- Manage project forecasts with the support of the Project Controls team to drive an accurate forecast complete with identification of risks and opportunities.
- Work closely with Supply Chain to maximize value during the buyout phase of a project.
- Work closely with Business Development and the Estimating team to deliver accurate and competitive Project Estimates.
- Manage a project schedule with support of the Scheduling team to meet or improve project objectives.
- Provide timely project reporting to internal teams and external customers.
- Ensure project is in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements with support of internal resources.
- Build rapport with customers and find strategic opportunities to drive long-term mutually beneficial relationships.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Supervisory/leadership experience
- Experience managing EPC, large-scale industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Experience with cost estimating, scheduling, and customer engagement
- Understanding of prime contract and subcontract language
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Valid driver's license
What Will Put You Ahead
- EPC experience in Utility Solar, Wind, BESS, conventional power or industrial projects
- Strong construction execution experience
For this role, we anticipate paying $150k - $225k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ). #LI-CG5
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Project Lead Job Market in Nebraska
A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HDR17
- University of Nebraska Medical Center7
- Burns & McDonnell4
- IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical4
- Fiserv3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services26
- Construction & Real Estate19
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Education6
- Energy4
What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project lead jobs across Nebraska.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
- PMP or CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute preferred or required
- Three or more years of experience leading cross-functional projects from initiation to close
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting and team coordination
- Experience managing project budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation plans
Project Lead Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project lead in Nebraska?
Most project lead roles in Nebraska require a bachelor's degree in a field related to the industry you want to work in, such as business administration, engineering, construction management, or information technology. Nebraska does not issue a state-specific project management license, so employers rely heavily on the Project Management Professional credential from the Project Management Institute. Building hands-on experience through coordinator or analyst roles at Nebraska employers in construction, healthcare, or technology is the most common path.
Which companies hire project leads in Nebraska?
Employers hiring project leads in Nebraska right now include HDR, University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nebraska's concentration of Fortune 500 insurance companies, major railroads, and regional healthcare systems means demand is steady and distributed across several large institutional employers.
Which Nebraska cities have the most project lead jobs?
Omaha, Lincoln, and Kearney account for the most project lead openings in Nebraska. Omaha dominates because it is home to Union Pacific's headquarters, a dense cluster of insurance and financial services firms, and a growing technology sector, while Lincoln's state government agencies and university system drive consistent demand, and Kearney draws openings from regional manufacturing and healthcare operations.
Are there remote project lead jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, and more than many fields, because project lead work is largely coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication that can transfer well to remote settings. About 40% of project lead openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how widely technology and financial services employers in the state have adopted flexible arrangements. Roles tied to construction sites, manufacturing floors, or in-person healthcare operations tend to remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a project lead in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project analyst role, which Nebraska employers in IT, healthcare, and insurance use as a deliberate pipeline for future project leads. Organizations such as Nebraska Medicine, Sandhills Publishing, and the State of Nebraska regularly hire coordinators who demonstrate organizational skills and earn the CAPM credential while working. Building a portfolio of completed projects, even from volunteer or academic work, and gaining familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project or Jira gives candidates a visible edge when applying.
Where can I find and apply to project lead jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to project lead jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to identify roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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