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Project Manager - Planning Construction (Unclassified)

City of Omaha
$76,918.40 with step increases to $105,892.80 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, pension
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
1819 Farnam Street (Show on map)
Feb 03, 2026

Posting Type: Closed Competitive

Work Type: Full-Time

Nature of Work: This is professional project management and construction administration work related to the construction and inspection of various remodeling and new construction projects. The employee oversees and prepares complex and technical construction reports and records for infrastructure and facility improvements through all phases of development including planning, consultant selection, design management, contractor selection, construction management, inspection, and warranty administration. An employee in this classification exercises considerable independence in the performance of duties and work may involve the planning, scheduling, supervising, overseeing, and reviewing the work of division staff; however, work is subject to review by a superior.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

Associates degree or two (2) years of college level education in construction, engineering, architecture, business, or public administration. OR Bachelors degree in construction, engineering, architecture, business, or public administration is preferred. AND Seven (7) years of experience in the area of construction project management, architecture, construction engineering, or a related field.

Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license at time of application.

Pay Range: $76,918.40 with step increases to $105,892.80 Annually

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Applicants for a closed competitive posting are required to meet the following: Candidates must be a current or former City of Omaha employee in any of the following categories: Part-time, Seasonal, Classified, Unclassified, or Probationary, who has worked, at the time of application, at least 1,040 cumulative hours within the last 5 years and has been employed by the City at sometime within the last 18 months and who meets the qualifications as set forth in the posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: The examination will consist of a structured interview, which will be scheduled at a later date. The structured interview is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The final eligibility list will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 60% on the structured interview (100% weight).

Veteran Points: Not applicable to this posting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of architectural planning, design, and construction, and related engineering work
* Knowledge of the structural design and air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems
* Knowledge of building materials, methods, and construction systems
* Knowledge of building codes, laws, regulations, and city design standards
* Knowledge of contracts, forms, and procedures relative to building construction activities
* Knowledge of current construction costs
* Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
* Ability to develop and analyze programs of space requirements for a variety of building construction projects
* Ability to understand architectural and engineering drawings and specifications related to building construction projects
* Ability to review and suggest changes, additions, and corrections in the plans and specifications of construction projects
* Ability to interpret pertinent laws and regulations and enforce compliance with building designs and construction schedules
* Ability to inspect projects under construction for adherence to contract documents
* Ability to plan, organize, and supervise divisional programs
* Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of personnel assigned and administrative work of private contractors
* Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, consultants, contractors, and with members of the general public
* Ability to understand oral and written instructions
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
* Ability to stand, walk, or sit from 51 to 75% of the time; and to climb, balance, grasp, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, lift, or type up to 25% of the time
* Ability to use up to twenty (20) pounds of force to move objects up to 33% of the time, to use up to ten (10) pounds of force to move objects from 34 to 66% of the time, and to use lesser amounts of force to move objects up from 67 to 100% of the time

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

* Inspects construction work to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and codes; prepares field observation reports and construction punch lists
* Oversees project design to determine constructability of plans and to identify obstacles before a project is built in order to reduce or prevent errors, delays, and/or cost overruns
* Issues notifications to begin a construction project
* Assists with various aspects of construction projects including coordinating move out, investigative demolition, and hazardous material removal
* Prepares and executes contracts, including contract change order approval and tracking, payment approval, and acceptance and bond release approval
* Assists in developing long-range Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for the department
* Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
* Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
* The following essential function(s) are specific to the designated department: Planning Department: Plans, schedules, supervises, oversees, and reviews the work of division staff

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations on candidates for employment as it determines are appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: employment@cityofomaha.org

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