Director, Capital Projects

Entergy Corporation; The Woodlands, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy seeks a Dir, Capital Projects to lead major capital projects within the generation fleet, driving scope, schedule and budget from planning through start-up. This field-first role requires extensive site travel, on-site ownership, and strategic governance of mega projects with executive oversight.

The incumbent will coordinate with Power Generation, Environmental, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to ensure safe completion, commissioning readiness, and reliable operations across multiple sites

Qualifications

• Advanced CCGT commissioning knowledge including startup, tuning, and performance testing of CCGT systems.
• Experience managing large field logistics networks and internal fleets for utility operations.
• Proven history as a high-travel executive in heavy industrial field environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Stage Gate process deliverables and project progression.
• Lead multi-function project teams and contract personnel.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on procurement and contract administration for EPC and equipment.
• Ensure alignment with Operations, staffing, spare parts and long‑term maintenance.
• Collaborate with Regulatory to obtain necessary certifications and testimony when required.
• Maintain roster of contract personnel for major construction/commissioning activities.

Skills

CCGT commissioning

Fleet logistics

Field leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering / Finance / Construction

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: 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 a highly visible, hands‑on leader. The successful candidate will serve as the primary on‑site owner representative, spending 75% or more of their time traveling directly to mega project sites to provide strategic governance, real time decision making, and director oversight where the work is being executed.

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: Prior experience managing commissioning and startup activities for major power generation projects, ensuring on-time completion and operational readiness.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Preferred:

• Advanced CCGT Commissioning Background: Deep technical expertise in the startup, tuning, and thermal performance testing of modern single- or multi-shaft Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) systems, including HRSGs, steam turbines, and balance of plant (BOP) systems.
• Fleet Side Expertise: Direct experience managing an internal heavy mobile supporting fleet, asset tracking platforms, or comprehensive field logistics networks for large-scale utility operations.
• Field-First Mindset: Proven history of operating effectively as a high-travel executive who thrives in heavy industrial field environments just as comfortably as in executive boardrooms.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

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

Primary Location: Texas - The WoodlandsTexas : The Woodlands || 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: 124870

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.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System Of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

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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.