Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

We are seeking motivated and driven individual to join our Construction Administration and Management team. In this role, you will serve as an Assistant Construction Manager, playing a pivotal part in the successful completion of construction projects that include utility infrastructure, water/sewer distribution systems, and roadways. Your responsibilities will include inspecting basic construction work, coordinating schedules, and verifying projects are completed per the project documents. You will actively contribute to the development of your construction management skills by gaining knowledge in reading plans and specifications and receiving guidance from senior staff in assembling technical reports and calculations. As an integral team member, you'll gather project information, review work progress, and prepare comprehensive construction progress reports.

This entry-level position provides a platform for you to strengthen your understanding of construction staff, methods, practices, and programs while working under direct supervision. Your adept planning, coordination, and management skills will be instrumental in ensuring the predictability and accountability of our construction projects, making this role a valuable step towards a rewarding career in construction management.

You will travel to various job sites at different stages of construction and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

We have one job opportunity, but are open to candidates being located in either Omaha or Lincoln, NE. 

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 construction management, engineering, or other applicable field
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Valid drivers license with clean driving history 
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• OSHA 10 preferred, but not required

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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