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Engineering Project Manager

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Along with your application, please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Direct questions about the position to: humanresources@nebraska.edu. Direct questions about the online application process to: (402) 472-3701.

The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Engineering Project Manager
Position Number 4356
Job Description Summary
This position is a member of the NU System Facilities, Planning and Capital Programs (FP&CP) team.  This position is responsible for providing engineering oversight for building and utility plant systems; preparing engineering analysis and design services for systems; managing construction projects having a mechanical, electrical or civil engineering focus; and other general technical support.

FP&CP projects occur at UNK, UNL, UNO, and NCTA campuses and outstate facilities. First preference will be for a mechanical engineer to work primarily out of the office in Lincoln or Omaha, NE. 
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
  • Five (5) years of experience in the design and construction of building and utility systems including HVAC, steam, chilled water, power, plumbing, fire protection, etc.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD / Revit, MS Office software suite, and engineering design utilities with an eye for attention to detail.
  • A valid driver’s license is required to drive a University vehicle for campus visits.


Required Licenses or Certifications:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) State of Nebraska or the ability to obtain license by comity within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated Project Management and Construction administration experience
  • Experience with infrastructure systems in a large research university
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Visio, Bluebeam, Adobe, Sketchup

Ideal candidate will have verbal and written communication skills that clearly, concisely and effectively communicates simple and complex information, adapting to the audience appropriately; have the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and teach others; demonstrate skills in teaching or coaching others; design experience with an architecture / engineering consulting firm or construction management firm.
Work Location Lincoln, Omaha
Work Schedule
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Benefits Percentile 1A 100% Ben (12mo)
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2012561P
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 01/11/2023
Close Date
May Close at Any Time Open Until Filled Yes
Review of Applications Date 02/02/2023
Special Instructions to Applicant
Along with your application, please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Direct questions about the position to: humanresources@nebraska.edu. Direct questions about the online application process to: (402) 472-3701.

The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What Bachelor's degree do you have?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Do you have an advanced degree? If yes, please indicate what type.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you a Licensed Engineer? If yes, please indicate whether in Nebraska or if not, comment on the planned process to do so if selected.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Do you have experience working on a large university or institutional campus? If yes, is that experience as a consultant or in-house employee?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Do you have design experience with an architecture/engineering consulting firm? If yes, how many years?

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * How many years of experience do you have managing design and construction projects?

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * Give an example where your leadership led to a successful outcome.

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * Provide a brief description of the last three projects you have worked on.

    (Open Ended Question)

  9. * Have you worked within the University of Nebraska system in the past 3 years?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document