Project Manager, Sr - Capital Projects

Project Manager, Sr Staff – Capital Projects

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Work Place Flexibility:
Onsite

Legal Entity:
Entergy Services, LLC

This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy. The posting is to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s) become available.

• Manages projects typically between $15M to $50M, usually without Customer Focus. May manage a portfolio of projects between $15M to $50M.
• Works with Supervisor/Contractors/Project Team to manage development and delivery of projects, focusing on cost and schedule objectives while achieving excellence in safety, quality, and risk management.
• Works directly with Project Controls Specialist to ensure process alignment and proper project controls are implemented.
• Works with Finance group to ensure costs are managed, change control is established and controlled, and that contingency is properly controlled.
• Accountable for monitoring and coordinating site‑based construction activities including those performed by contractors, vendors, and employees.
• Provides direct management and support to project team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Works closely with Business Unit contractor representatives to achieve project objectives.
• Ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures.

• Defines the project organization structure required for the project and identifies technical skills required.
• Coordinates with all functional departments as needed to achieve corporate standards and guidelines.
• Coordinates and oversees activities of the project team and navigates the project through the Entergy Stage Gate process.
• Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and executes the project in adherence with this plan.
• Ensures project controls are implemented for effectively managing scope, schedule, quality, cost, cash flow, risk, contracts, and communications.
• Fulfills role as Contract Manager or Owner’s Representative as defined in the contract; administrates the contract and issues formal correspondence to contractors.
• Promotes safety and adherence to safety rules on the project; ensures contract scope includes safety deliverables.
• Monitors contractor performance in safety, schedule, cost, quality, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identifies, communicates and takes prompt action on project issues that could impact performance.
• Provides clear, timely and accurate project status reports and presentations for management.
• Delivers projects with cost and schedule certainty; manages and controls costs; identifies and mitigates risks.
• Turns over completed project equipment/systems to the owner with all necessary documentation, training and instructions.
• Work performed in both office setting and field conditions.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field OR four years of equivalent/related work experience. Preferred:
  Advanced Degree (Master’s).
• Experience: Eight years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Expert in project and construction management fundamentals; knowledge of engineering science and technology applied to transmission lines and substations; safe performance history; supervisory experience; excellent written and verbal communication; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project‑management applications; understanding of industry best practices; cross‑functional project leadership; effective estimating practices.
• Certificates/Licenses: Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification;
  Preferred:
  Advanced Degree.

Louisiana – New Orleans, Louisiana

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