Capital Projects Manager (Renew)

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Capital Projects Manager (Renew) to lead planning, development, and execution of significant capital initiatives across the generation fleet, with emphasis on solar, BESS, and uprate projects.

This role ensures safety, schedule, budget, and technical quality while aligning with Entergy policies and regulatory requirements. Travel will be required across multiple project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe behavior and adherence to safety rules; lead the team to establish leading indicators so safety is considered in all aspects of design and implementation.
• Defines the project organization structure required for the project and identifies the technical skills required to achieve project goals.
• Supports procurement activities including bid evaluations, vendor selection, and negotiation of project contracts.
• Lead the project team to develop and execute assignments in accordance with corporate standards, guidelines, policies, and processes.

Skills

Safety performance

EPC contracts

Capital projects KPIs

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Project controls / EVM

Scheduling tools

QA/QC / turnover

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Capital Projects Manager (Renew)

PS Job Title: Capital Projects Manager (Renew)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

**Please note this position may be filled at multiple site locations within Entergy’s Territory**

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

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

The Capital Project Manager within the Power Generation (PGEN) Project Management Organization leads the planning, development, and execution of large capital projects across Entergy’s generation fleet, with a focus on solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and capacity-uprate initiatives. This role is responsible for delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets while ensuring technical quality, strong stakeholder alignment, and compliance with all regulatory and corporate requirements.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote safe behavior and adherence to safety rules; lead the team to establish leading indicators so safety is considered in all aspects of design and implementation.
• Defines the project organization structure required for the project and identifies the technical skills required to achieve project goals.
• Supports procurement activities including bid evaluations, vendor selection, and negotiation of project contracts.
• Lead the project team to develop and execute assignments in accordance with the applicable corporate standards, guidelines, policies, and processes. Ensures that team members fulfill the responsibilities as required of their roles.
• Conduct risk identification and mitigation planning, including cost, schedule, technical, environmental, and regulatory risks.
• Direct development and oversight of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Coordinate with functional departments to achieve corporate standards and budget/timeline requirements. Turn over completed equipment/systems to Operations with documentation, training, and instructions.
• Navigates the project through the Entergy Stage Gate Process (SGP) and coordinate activities to meet the requirements of Entergy's SGP deliverables including Project Execution Plans, cost estimates, project schedules, risk registers, and lessons learned.
• Acts as Contract Manager for large EPC contracts and other contractual agreements. Monitors contractor(s) performance in project safety, scope, schedule, cost, quality of work, contract change request and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Maintains strong project controls, including progress tracking, change management, and timely reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide clear, timely, and accurate status reports and presentations. Identify issues that could impact performance; make timely decisions and escalations beyond authority promptly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders; negotiate contracts; oversee procurement and vendor selection; monitor contractor performance to ensure quality and adherence to expectations.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement; mentor project managers and team members; use project management tools/technology to organize, track, and report progress; communicate plans, progress, and results to stakeholders including senior leadership; coordinate handoffs and process alignment across departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration preferred.

Minimum experience required of the position

• 10+ years' experience managing capital projects in power generation, utilities, industrial facilities, or related sectors.
• 10+ years of experience in large-scale capital project management is preferred.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• History of safe performance, active safety involvement and participation and strong desire for a safer workplace.
• Experience with reviewing, executing, and managing large EPC contracts.
• Knowledge of processes and key performance indicators for capital projects process planning and asset management.
• Strong contract negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving, team building, interpersonal and group communication skills.
• Project risk identification, mitigation, and management skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate others.
• Written report and presentation proficiency; strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with project controls and earned value management (EVM); ability to interpret cost reports and performance metrics.
• Advanced scheduling skills using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Experience with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), commissioning/turnover, and change management.
• Willingness and ability to travel to plant and project sites as needed.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

Primary Location: Louisiana - New OrleansTexas : The Woodlands || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124376
PS Job Title: Capital Projects Manager (Renew)
Travel Percentage: 25% to 50%

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EEO Statement: 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.
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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.

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