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Engineering Project Manager I- GRNE Solar (Lincoln, NE)

Since 2012, GRNE Solar has been designing and installing commercial and residential solar systems across the Midwest. As a growing organization and now a Nelnet company with branch locations in 5 different states, we’re looking to bring in high performing and dynamic individuals with a passion to treat customers with a genuine and highly rated experience.

Now that GRNE solar is a Nelnet company, you will enjoy perks go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

With our rapid growth, our team is ready to welcome an experienced and driven person to join our commercial operations team to manage and oversee the successful planning and installation of large-scale commercial projects. The Engineering Project Manager will efficiently coordinate solar installations from the sales handoff to utility completion and beyond. The ideal candidate is someone with a construction background (electrical, solar installation, or HVAC), can efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously, and has strong customer service skills. The candidate must also show a strong sense of teamwork, as our company relies on working together to accomplish goals.

**This position will be based out of our Lincoln, NE office**

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee projects ranging in size from 25-1,000 kW, from the sales handoff to completion, by working with local municipalities and utilities.
Coordinate and review the digital design of a commercial solar PV system
Work with Sales Team members and customers to secure a project timeline
Work with the Engineering Team to ensure production of accurate system designs and permitting/utility documentation
Schedule installation crews according to production timelines
Manage status checks and achieve necessary milestones required for the projects in your pipeline
Maintain project documentation
Oversee procurement of materials
Enforce the values of the company on each job site and ensure accuracy and professionalism is maintained
Follow company Standard Operating Procedures, rules, and OSHA safety requirements
Manage relationships with customers and vendors as necessary
Communicate with company leadership on the status of projects
Stay up to date on industry trends and new technology

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED
BS/BA degree, with an emphasis in construction, or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

0-2 years of construction experience

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

Project management or construction management experience (strongly preferred)
Permitting experience
Procurement experience
Knowledge of basic electrical design, theory, and concepts
Ability to work independently under pressure, to organize and prioritize workloads, and to keep several projects progressing to completion with little or no direction.
Ability to weigh options, foresee consequences, and employ good judgment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership in all assignments
Ability to collaborate closely with other team members on a wide variety of projects.
Prepares timely and accurate paperwork.

Pay range for this role is $50,000-$80,000 annually, depending on experience.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits:

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Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or

corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.