Project Manager, Senior

Project Manager, Senior Staff

Entergy

• This position manages projects that are typically between $15M to $50M and may handle a portfolio of projects within that range.
• Works with supervisors, contractors, and project team members to deliver projects, focusing on cost, schedule, safety, quality, and risk management.
• Collaborates with the Project Controls Specialist to ensure process alignment and proper project controls implementation.
• Partners with the Finance group to manage costs, controls change, and contingency funds.
• Monitors and coordinates site‑based construction activities 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 meet project objectives.
• Ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures.

Onsite

• Defines the project organization structure and identifies required technical skills.
• Coordinates with functional departments to meet corporate standards and guidelines.
• Oversees the project team and navigates the Entergy Stage Gate process to meet deliverables.
• Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and executes the project per the plan.
• Implements project controls for scope, schedule, quality, cost, cash flow, risk, contracts, and communications.
• Acts as Contract Manager or Owner's Representative as defined in the project contract.
• Promotes safe behavior and adheres to safety rules on the project site.
• Monitors contractor performance in safety, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Identifies, communicates, and takes prompt action on project issues that could impact performance.
• Provides clear, timely, and accurate project status reports and presentations to management.
• Delivers projects with cost and schedule certainty; manages and controls costs; identifies and mitigates risks.
• Turns over completed project equipment and systems to the owner with all necessary documentation, training, and instructions.
• Work is performed in both an office setting and in field conditions.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field, or 4 years of equivalent work experience.
• Preferred:
  Advanced Master’s degree.
• Experience:
  
  8 years in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field.
• Skills:
  
  Expert in project and construction management fundamentals; knowledge of engineering science and technology for transmission lines and substations; proven safe performance record; supervisory experience in a matrix organization; excellent written and verbal communication; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management applications; understanding of industry best practices; cross‑functional leadership; effective estimating practices.
• Certificates/Licenses: PMP certification preferred; advanced degree preferred.

Texas – The Woodlands;
Louisiana – Lake Charles;
Texas – Beaumont

Professional
• FLSA Status:
Professional
• Travel:
Up to 25%

No Relocation Offered

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual…