Project Manager Jobs in Nebraska

Project Manager jobs in Nebraska concentrate in construction, healthcare, information technology, and financial services, with demand at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior program manager overseeing multi-site initiatives. Omaha and Lincoln account for the majority of openings, while Kearney and Grand Island draw steady postings from manufacturing and infrastructure employers. Well-established Nebraska employers such as Mutual of Omaha, Nebraska Medicine, and Union Pacific regularly recruit project managers across a range of specialties, with IT project delivery, capital construction, and healthcare operations transformation among the most in-demand focuses. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerLoenbro
Top cityOmaha, NE
Cities hiring3
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Loenbro
Sr. Project Manager
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Loenbro
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Sr. Project Manager
Loenbro
Omaha, Nebraska
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
201-500

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Loenbro
Project Manager (Electrical)
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Project Manager (Electrical)
Loenbro
Omaha, Nebraska
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
201-500

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Coreslab Structures Omaha Inc
Project Manager
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Coreslab Structures Omaha Inc
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Project Manager
Coreslab Structures Omaha Inc
Omaha, Nebraska
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Real Radiology LLC
Implementation Project Manager
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Implementation Project Manager
Real Radiology LLC
Omaha, Nebraska
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree in communications

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Project Manager Jobs by City in Nebraska

Where Nebraska roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Omaha
12 jobs
Lincoln
2 jobs
Papillion
2 jobs

Project Manager Job Market in Nebraska

A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Loenbro
Loenbro2 open roles
Jacobs
Jacobs1 open role
CVS Health
CVS Health1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Nebraska Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project manager jobs across Nebraska.

  • PMP certification or active pursuit preferred by most Nebraska employers
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
  • Three or more years managing cross-functional project teams from initiation to closeout
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologies in a professional setting
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities

Project Manager Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project manager in Nebraska?

Nebraska does not require a state-issued license to work as a project manager, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field alongside demonstrated project experience. Earning the Project Management Professional credential from the Project Management Institute significantly strengthens a candidacy in Nebraska's competitive markets, particularly in Omaha's financial services and healthcare sectors and Lincoln's government and construction industries.

How much do project managers make in Nebraska?

Project managers in Nebraska earn a median of about $141,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $103,070 for the lowest 10% to over $222,240 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project managers in Nebraska?

Nebraska project manager roles are posted by Loenbro, Jacobs, and CVS Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Nebraska's concentration of insurance headquarters, regional health systems, and major railroad and logistics operations means project manager demand remains consistent across a wide range of industries throughout the state.

Which Nebraska cities have the most project manager jobs?

Omaha, Lincoln, and Papillion lead Nebraska in project manager openings. Omaha drives the largest share of postings given its density of Fortune 500 and regional headquarters in financial services, healthcare, and technology, while Lincoln's state government agencies, university system, and growing tech sector sustain strong demand, and secondary markets benefit from manufacturing, infrastructure, and utility employers anchored in those communities.

Are there remote project manager jobs in Nebraska?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 63% of project manager openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on communication, documentation, and coordination rather than physical presence. IT project management and program management roles within financial services and insurance tend to be the most remote-friendly, while construction and facilities project management positions almost always require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a project manager in Nebraska with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project analyst role, which large Nebraska employers such as Mutual of Omaha, Nebraska Medicine, and Sandhills Global use as a deliberate training ground for future project managers. Backgrounds in business analysis, administrative operations, or IT support transfer well and give candidates a credible foundation. Completing the Certified Associate in Project Management credential signals commitment to the profession and sets early-career applicants apart in Nebraska's competitive Omaha and Lincoln markets.

Where can I find and apply to project manager jobs in Nebraska?

Migrate Mate lists current project manager openings in Nebraska drawn from employers hiring right now across Omaha, Lincoln, and the broader state. Search the roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to whichever positions fit your background and goals.

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