October 16, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Capital Projects Manager

Organization:
Entergy Corporation
Region:
Canada, Louisiana, Baton Rouge
End of contest:
January 13, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Project management
Description

**These positions can be based out of any Entergy location in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or Texas.**

**This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.**

Job Summary/Purpose

  • Works directly with Project Manager and Controls Manager to ensure project is delivered with cost and schedule certainty.
  • This position supports and manages projects that are typically at the $100M level with or without Customer Focus. May manage a portfolio of projects between $75M to $100M with or without Customer Focus.
  • Works with Supervisor/Contractors/Project Team to manage the development and delivery of projects to which he/she is assigned and focuses on the achievement of project cost and schedule objectives while achieving excellence in the areas of project 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. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project
  • Provides the primary interface with the contractor's senior site representative. Works to establish a relationship that promotes open communication and cooperation between the Owner and Contractor site teams.
  • Coordinates with all functional departments as needed to achieve the requirements of the applicable corporate standards and guidelines.
  • Coordinates and oversees activities of the project team and navigates the project through the Entergy Stage Gate process to meet the requirements of Entergy's SGP and associated deliverables (estimates, schedules, gates, etc.). 
  • Coordinates with personnel and service providers, to ensure that the testing and turnover is properly managed. Coordinates with the Contractors Site Representative and the Operations Liaison on all construction interface activities.
  • Ensures project controls are implemented for effectively managing project scope, schedule, quality, cost, cash flow, risk, contracts, and communications in accordance with the applicable corporate standards.
  • Ensures each contractor is constructing the project in accordance with the drawings, specifications and specifics of the contract agreement. Monitors construction progress, and initiate discussions on recovery actions as needed. Reviews Daily Reports submitted by Contractor. Reviews invoices and verify completion of field work prior to approval for payment. Delivers projects with cost and schedule certainty; manages and controls costs; manages risk by identifying and mitigating risks.
  • Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project; ensures contract scope of work includes safety deliverables/requirements as needed.
  • Monitors contractor performance in the area of project safety, schedule, cost, quality of work and compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Identifies, communicates, and takes prompt action on project issues that could impact project 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 is performed system wide in an both an office setting and in field conditions.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field OR 4 years of equivalent/related work experience (in addition to Minimum Experience requirement) in lieu of degree.
  • Preferred: Advanced Degree
    • Preferred - MBA, Masters in Engineering, Construction, Project Management.

Minimum experience required of the position

  • 10 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

  • Subject Matter Expert in project and construction management fundamentals and complicated project problem resolutions.
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to transmission lines and substations.
  • History of safe performance, active safety involvement and participation and strong desire for a safer workplace.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management applications, processes, software and equipment.
  • Understanding of Industry Best Practices.
  • Demonstrated cross-functional project leadership experience, team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor.
  • Knowledge of Effective Estimating Practices.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

  • Desired: Advanced Degree

Req ID: 116370

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Contact

Entergy Corporation

639 Loyola Ave

New Orleans

Louisiana United States

www.entergy.com