Director, Capital Projects

Entergy Corporation; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Dir, Capital Projects to lead all stages of capital project development for the generation fleet, including planning, design, permitting, construction and start-up. The role emphasizes delivering projects safely on schedule and within budget, reporting to the VP of Capital Projects.

This field-first leadership role requires traveling 75% or more to asset sites, guiding contract delivery (EpCM, Multi-Prime) and ensuring alignment with Operations, Supply Chain, and Regulatory

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years power generation capital project development and management experience.
• Mega-projects or portfolios exceeding $1B in capital value.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project through Stage Gate Process with deliverables.
• Manage project teams across Capital Projects and support groups.
• Lead procurement, negotiation and administration of engineering, procurement, construction and equipment supply agreements.
• Collaborate with Power Generation leadership to ensure performance and staffing.
• Coordinate with Regulatory to secure certifications and testimonies.
• Coordinate with Environmental for permitting requirements and maintain contractor roster.

Skills

Mega-project leadership

Capital project delivery

Budget management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Engineering

Finance

Construction Management

Job description

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Location: The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Company: Entergy

PS Job Title: Dir, Capital Projects

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Preferred Locations:Little Rock, Arkansas | New Orleans, Louisiana | The Woodlands, Texas

Job Summary/Purpose

This job is responsible for management and oversight of all stages of capital project development and execution for major projects assigned by the V.P., Capital Projects (New Generation), for the generation fleet including planning, design, permitting, construction and start-up. Responsibilities include delivering the projects safely, while meeting schedule and budget commitments.

This is a field-first leadership role requiring an executive capable of spending75% or more of their time traveling to asset sitesto provide direct, on-site owner representation.

The Director will serve as the primary authority on contract delivery, driving capital efficiency by optimizing prime, Multi-Primestructures to maximize owner control, while strictly governing traditionalEpCM and Prime-Subcontractorrelationships to shield the utility from delivery risk at scale.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the activities and prepares the deliverables necessary to progress a project through the Stage Gate Process.
• Manages and oversees the project team(s), including personnel assigned to the project(s) from other functions within Capital Projects (New Generation), personnel assigned from other support groups in the corporation, and contract personnel retained for the projects.
• Working in collaboration with Supply Chain, provides management for the procurement, negotiation and administration of engineering, procurement, construction and equipment supply agreements necessary to execute the projects.
• Works closely with the Power Generation leadership to ensure that projects meet their required performance through; Operations personnel review of design; effective planning for staffing and training of the staff; the provision of spare parts; and provision of any required long term maintenance agreements which will be negotiated in collaboration with Fossil Fleet Maintenance leadership.
• Works closely with the Regulatory functions to support the requirement of receiving the necessary certifications, including providing written and verbal testimony before the commissions.
• Works closely with Environmental to determine permitting requirements and obtain the necessary permits. Maintains a roster of contract personnel for executing construction and commissioning activities for major projects.

Minimum education required of the position

• B.S. in Engineering Discipline, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management or applicable course of study or equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required of the position

• 10 years plus power generation capital project development and management experience. Utility capital project experience essential.
• Desired: Mega-Project Track Record:Proven experience leading or directingmega-projects or portfolios exceeding $1Bin capital value.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Utility New Generation Expertise:Deep technical and execution familiarity with utility-scale generation infrastructure, including renewable integration (solar/wind), energy storage systems, or advanced thermal assets.
• Advanced Contract Literacy: Master-level understanding of alternative project delivery methods, contract law, and procurement frameworks for EpCM, Multi-Prime, and Prime-Sub contractual models.
• Site Interface & Labor Relations:Extensive experience navigating complex field dynamics, including site logistics cohabitation, multi-contractor safety alignment, and local labor union (e.g., IBEW) relationships at massive generation sites.
• Commissioning & Interconnection: Direct experience steering EpCM firms through structural completion, rigorous testing phases, and complex utility-scale grid interconnection/energization frameworks.
• Risk Forensics: Experience implementing robust project controls, stage-gate processes, and quantitative risk assessment tools at an enterprise scale.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

• Mobility:Demonstrated ability and willingness totravel 75% or greater to project construction sites across the service territory.

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Primary Location: Texas - The WoodlandsTexas : The Woodlands || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level I
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124787
PS Job Title: Dir, Capital Projects
Travel Percentage: Travel: More than 75%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

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.

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.