Grand Island, NE; Kearney, NE; Lincoln, NE; Nebraska - Remote; Norfolk, NE; Omaha, NE; South Sioux City, NERemote
Posted May 23, 2026
Primary Responsibilities include:
Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion. - Manages complex contract negotiations. - Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating availability of internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities ensuring technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives. - Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget. - Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact to the project. - Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled. - Maintains an ongoing positive relationship with clients and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work. - Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files. - Mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project support services resources.
Olsson currently has growth opportunities for our Site Design group. This role offers flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities, to accommodate diverse working preferences and promote work-life balance. Candidates can work hybrid schedules, work remotely, or work out of any Olsson office location in the Nebraska region.
Applicants should have the ability to travel to our Nebraska office locations for in-office activities, client and site visits as needed.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others. - Having ownership in the work you do. - Using your talents to positively affect communities. You bring to the team:
Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture
Project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget control
8+ years of experience in site design and development
Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Landscape Architect