Manager, Construction

Entergy Corporation; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Manager, Construction to lead large distribution construction projects across the state, coordinating company and contractor resources, budgets, and schedules. The role includes ensuring safety, adherence to contracts, and alignment with corporate standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with 3+ years in supervisory/management roles in construction or a related field.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing/executing capital and/or O&M projects.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead day-to-day construction supervision and coordination teams.
• Manage resources and budgets to align with local/state goals and capital plans.
• Oversee contracts with vendors, safety, bid submittals, and performance requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments on safety, reliability, and service delivery issues.
• Ensure safe work environment and compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Assist in planning pre-design meetings, engineering drawings, and site inspections.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract management

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Company: Entergy

PS Job Title: Manager, Construction

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

Manages all large distribution construction projects in the state with company and contractor resources. Manageworkload, resources and budgets. Support employees with internal company applications, knowledge of companyprocedures/standards, pre-design, pre- construction meetings, engineering drawings, job site inspections,assessing/resolving unforeseen conditions during construction, overseeing that work conforms with currentcontracts, construction standards and a Safe work environment. Manage distribution contract and bid process tosupport the safest and most cost effective contractors on the property.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage, direct and lead day-to-day operations of construction supervisors, operations coordinators, administrative assistants, Entergy Linemen and Line contractor employees.
• Manage and match resources and budgets for compliance with company goals at local and state levels andassist in planning and scheduling construction projects. Provide input on capital improvement plans andbudgets. Prioritizing large construction projects to meet customer commitments and Asset ManagementReliability and Infrastructure goals. Interfaces closely with Major Accounts and Customer Service groups onlarge revenue, highway DOT projects.
• Manage and oversee contracts between company and contractor providers. This includes performance,safety, RFP, Bid submittals/evaluations, ceiling limit management, specifications, pricing structure etc.Requires extensive interaction with Supply Chain, Legal, Safety, Training and Financial departments.
• Act as liaison between construction department and other departments on all matters regardingconstruction activities involving Safety, Reliability and service delivery customer issues with staff, externalcustomers and supporting organizations - including Engineering, asset planning, Transmission/ SubstationGrid organization, distribution operations center, customer service centers, standards and procurement.
• Ensureloss control Policy and safe work practices are understood and followed by all employees andcontractors with a focus on target zero accidents. Maintain and enforce departmental rules and regulationsin accordance with personnel rules, regulations, and policies. Perform employee evaluations. Provide thesupport, possible training, communications and direction to support a safe productive performance ofdistribution line contractors.
• Provide the support, training, communications, and tools required to ensure the safe productiveperformance of subordinates while promoting positive morale, empowerment, and customer satisfaction.Resolve customer complaints on assigned construction projects. This position is responsible in Entergy'sICS as 'State Resource Section Chief' for major events and is key for responding to minor storm events.Coordinates state response for travel teams. Actively participate and serve as a voting member of theSystem Contractor Safety Council and Distribution Contractor SAB.

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required of the position

3 year operational supervisory/management experience with a degree or 6 years operational supervisory and/ormanagement experience without a degree.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Experience in managing/executing capital and/or O&M projects; Thorough understanding of procedures,programs, and standards; Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;Strong analysis and problem solving skills; Excellent verbal and written communications skills; Self-starter,independent worker, self-motivator; Strong computer skills.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

None

Primary Location: Arkansas-Little RockArkansas : Conway || Arkansas : Hot Springs || Arkansas : Little Rock || Arkansas : Pine Bluff || Arkansas : Searcy
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125061
PS Job Title: Manager, Construction
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

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

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

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.