Manager, Capital Projects

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in New Orleans, LA seeks a Manager, Capital Projects to lead a dynamic team in delivering a multibillion-dollar capital program focused on transmission and distribution resiliency. You will guide direct, matrixed, and contract resources to achieve schedule and cost targets with high quality.

The role requires an influential leader capable of aligning portfolio goals with regulatory requirements, driving cost efficiency, and delivering results across internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business or related field.
• Advanced Degree preferred.
• 10 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage partnerships with internal/external resources to deliver program results.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance.
• Oversee the capital portfolio, ensuring alignment with company goals and strategic objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of project managers responsible for the execution of capital projects within the portfolio.
• Manage program scope, budget, schedule, and risk to deliver superior results.
• Track program costs across contractors to drive cost competitiveness and to ensure the best cost for customers is obtained.
• Establish, track, and report KPIs to measure the success of program execution and portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, finance, and operations teams to prioritize capital projects based on business needs and resources.
• Ensure internal/external compliance with regulations, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Foster continuous improvement and innovation in project management processes.
• Provide guidance to direct reports on technical, operational, and strategic aspects of the program.
• Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to meet program expectations.
• Develop and implement project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Monitor contractor performance in safety, schedule, cost, quality, and contract compliance.
• Provide coaching to ensure safe behavior and adherence to safety rules.
• Establish/track leading indicators to ensure safety is considered in design and implementation for contractors and team.
• Mentor and build organizational knowledge to achieve program results.
• Lead team to develop and execute projects per corporate standards, policies and processes.
• Ensure team members fulfil responsibilities as required.
• Provide leadership and coordination to internal and external organizations supporting distribution and transmission projects.
• Build relationships with stakeholders including distribution/transmission engineering, Right of Way, and suppliers.
• Lead team in developing construction plans including work sequence, outages and resource needs.
• Coordinate with supply chain for procurement of major materials and vendor selection.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Contract management

Vendor management

PMP

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Manager, Capital Projects to lead a dynamic team in the successful execution of assigned capital program. Strategically dedicated to deliver superior results for the transmission and distribution resiliency program. Utilize diversity of talent and knowledge to maneuver the portfolio to exceed internal and regulatory requirements while maintaining a competitive edge with operational efficiency. The candidate will lead a team of direct, matrixed, and contract resources in the safe execution of the program with high quality. Influential leader with the knowledge and skills to manage execution of a multibillion-dollar program with schedule and cost accuracy to achieve annual spend/closing targets. Well-versed in managing relations while upholding accountability for performance. Drive cost efficiency and track cost/schedule performance efficiency.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and manage partnerships with internal/external resources to manage and deliver program results.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance.
• Oversee the capital portfolio, ensuring alignment with company goals and strategic objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of project managers responsible for the execution of capital projects within the portfolio.
• Manage program scope, budget, schedule, and risk to deliver superior results.
• Track program costs across contractors to driver cost competitiveness and to ensure the best cost for customers is obtained.
• Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of program execution and portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, finance, and operations teams to prioritize capital projects based on business needs and available resources.
• Ensure internal/external compliance with all applicable regulations, quality standards, and safety protocols throughout project execution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in project management processes.
• Provide guidance and support to direct reports on technical, operational, and strategic aspects of the program.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates on project progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure the delivery of services and materials within program expectations.
• Develop and implement project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Monitors contractor performance in the area of project safety, schedule, cost, quality of work and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Provide coaching to ensure safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules.
• Establish/track leading indicators and proactive requirements to ensure safety is considered in all aspects of design and implementation for contractors, Entergy project team members, and the end user.
• Mentor and build organization technical knowledge to achieve program results.
• Lead team to develop and execute projects in accordance with the applicable corporate standards, guidelines, policies and processes.
• Ensures that team members fulfill their responsibilities as required of their roles.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and coordination to various internal and external organizations providing services for distribution and transmission projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including but limited to, distribution and transmission engineering, Right of Way, and construction suppliers.
• Lead team in developing construction plans, which includes work sequence, outages and resource requirements.
• Work with supply chain for the procurement of major materials, participate on buyers team and vendor selection Responsible for interfacing with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies regarding specific project needs where appropriate Fulfill 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business (or related field) OR 4 years equivalent/related work experience (in addition to the Minimum Experience requirement) in leu of a degree.
• Advanced Degree Preferred.
• 10 years of related experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• 10 years with at least 5 years of Distribution, Substation, or Transmission experience Required.
• Field Experience Preferred.
• Expert in project and construction management fundamentals.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to transmission lines and substations.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of power transmission facilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desired: PMP Certification.