Capital Projects Manager

Job Title: Capital Projects Manager

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

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

Job Summary/Purpose

This position is considered a Project Management Subject Matter Expert and may be called on to provide expert advice and mentoring to other projects and PM's.

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

Defines the project organization structure required for the project and identifies the technical skills required to achieve project goals; works with the appropriate Entergy management to assign appropriately skilled individuals to the project team.

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.).

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 project scope, schedule, quality, cost, cash flow, risk, contracts, and communications in accordance with the applicable corporate standards.

Fulfills role as the 'Contract Manager' or the 'Owner's Representative' as defined in the project contract. Administrates the contract and issues formal correspondence to Contractors in accordance with corporate standards and guidelines.

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 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.

Supervisory Experience with direct reports or in a matrix organization.

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

Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional certification)

Preferred: Advanced Degree

Other Attributes

Functional Knowledge: Requires in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines.

Business Expertise: Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives.

Problem Solving: Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.

Impact: Impacts the level of service and the team's ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives guided by policies, resource requirements, budgets and the business plan.

Interpersonal Skills: Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other areas or externally with customers or agencies.

Working Conditions/Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

Ability to perform field walkdown observations/inspection on foot across moderate to rough terrain. Ability to lift 40 pounds.

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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Job Function: Professional

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: Level I

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 118253

Travel Percentage:50% to 75%

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.