Manager, Vendor Operations & Resource Planning

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Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

New Orleans, LA or The Woodlands, TX

New Orleans, LA or The Woodlands, TX

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays
• short and long-term disability

The salary range for this position is $–$135,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

The Manager, Vendor Operations & Resource Planning is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, scheduling, and performance management of ancillary vendors supporting Entergy’s Resiliency Program throughout Louisiana. This role serves as the primary point of accountability for managing Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) contractors, Hydrovac providers, and other specialty support vendors required to safely and efficiently execute resiliency-related distribution construction work.

The Manager, Vendor Operations & Resource Planning works closely with customer representatives, Construction Managers, Project Managers, General Foremen, and field operations teams to ensure vendor resources are properly forecasted, scheduled, deployed, and aligned with project priorities. This position is responsible for maintaining vendor performance standards, optimizing resource utilization, mitigating schedule risks, and ensuring compliance with safety, contractual, and operational requirements.

This is a leadership role focused on vendor operations management, workforce planning, schedule execution, and client coordination across multiple concurrent projects and work fronts throughout Louisiana.

• Serve as the primary manager and point of contact for all MOT, Hydrovac, and ancillary support vendors supporting Entergy Resiliency projects.
• Develop and maintain vendor deployment strategies to support project schedules, production targets, and client priorities.
• Establish clear expectations regarding safety, productivity, responsiveness, reporting, and quality performance.
• Manage vendor relationships, issue resolution, escalation processes, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and provide recommendations regarding capacity, utilization, and future staffing needs.
• Support contract administration activities including scope alignment, service delivery expectations, and invoice validation.

• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term schedules for MOT crews, Hydrovac crews, and other ancillary support resources.
• Coordinate vendor mobilization and resource allocation across multiple projects and geographic regions throughout Louisiana.
• Lead weekly and look-ahead planning meetings to forecast support requirements and ensure adequate vendor coverage.
• Monitor schedule adherence and proactively address resource conflicts, capacity constraints, and execution risks.
• Collaborate with project teams to prioritize work activities and optimize vendor utilization.
• Ensure vendor schedules remain aligned with Entergy work plans, construction schedules, and restoration priorities.

• Serve as a key operational liaison between Entergy, project leadership, field operations teams, and vendor partners.
• Participate in planning, coordination, and operational review meetings with Entergy and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate schedule changes, resource constraints, emerging risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Support Entergy resiliency program objectives through effective vendor management and operational execution.
• Coordinate with municipalities, permitting agencies, traffic authorities, and utility stakeholders as required.

• Ensure all vendor partners operate in compliance with Entergy requirements, company safety policies, traffic control standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Verify vendors maintain required certifications, training records, permits, insurance, and documentation.
• Monitor vendor safety performance and support corrective actions when necessary.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and…