Highway Construction Project Scheduling/Program Analyst

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$25.666

Job Posting:

JR2025-00017516 Highway Construction Project Scheduling/Program Analyst (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

07-10-2025

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an opportunity for a Highway Construction Project Scheduling/Programming Analyst. In this role, you will play an important role in preparing all state and federal aid-funded transportation construction projects for advertisement.

We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• Free parking

Pay range is $25.666 - $37.835 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

 

JOB DUTIES:

Shape Nebraska's Infrastructure as a Highway Construction Project Scheduling/Programming Analyst. Drive the progress of state and federally funded transportation construction projects from initiation to advertisement.

In this role, you will:

• Spearhead the scheduling and programming of up to 170 active projects, directly influencing their scope, cost, and timeline.
• Master the federal and state regulations governing the preparation of construction projects for advertisement.
• Collaborate within a regional "Super Team" of technical project managers, contributing your expertise to project oversight.
• Be empowered to proactively identify and resolve project challenges through engagement with executive and technical stakeholders.
• Utilize an electronic Project Management system to customize project schedules and task assignments, impacting hundreds of NDOT colleagues.
• Lead and participate in meetings with technical experts to assess and mitigate project schedule risks.
• Communicate project risks and proposed solutions effectively to executive leadership.
• Contribute directly to enhancing the quality of life for fellow Nebraskans and travelers across the state.
• Foster a collaborative environment that champions continuous learning and process improvement.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A proactive problem-solver with a passion for teamwork.
• Adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Values and promotes diverse perspectives.
• An effective communicator in a collaborative technical setting.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in engineering, engineering technology, highway construction or maintenance, or project management, and experience in using personal computers to access and use various software programs and databases to extract and prepare data and reports.

Preferred Qualifications: Ideally, you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, demonstrating your ability to lead projects to successful completion.
• Experience leading or actively participating in teams of technical experts focused on assessing and mitigating project risks related to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Proficiency in utilizing Project Management Systems (e.g., Clarity) and document management systems (e.g., OnBase), as well as the Microsoft Suite.
• A track record of developing and tracking performance measures to gauge project success.
• Experience leveraging data analysis to inform decisions and identify key trends.
• Familiarity with Transportation Project Development processes, whether through knowledge, training, or direct exp