Manager, Project Development

Entergy; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy seeks a Mgr, Project Development to lead early-stage project development across Distribution, coordinating cross-functional teams to define scope, develop cost estimates, and execution plans, while guiding Stage Gate processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, at least 7 years in utilities, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with distribution operations and cost recovery. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or construction-related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of utility experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaise among planning, project management, construction and engineering groups to align scopes and lead early-stage development.
• Lead teams in cost estimates and Stage Gate approvals for early-stage funding decisions.
• Produce and deliver project execution plan documents for Stage 3 funding.
• Define project scope across reliability, planning, and resiliency with field visits for scoping.
• Maintain and improve cost-estimating tools by integrating Maximo data with input from design, engineering, and construction teams.
• Identify, track, and communicate project risks to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Find opportunities to streamline capital investments between transmission and distribution projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost recovery knowledge

Communication skills

Distribution operations experience

Distributed team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or construction-related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Maximo

Job description

PS Job Title: Mgr, Project Development

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

This position leads early‑stage project development across Distribution while coordinating cross‑functional teams to define scope, develop cost estimates and execution plans, optimize capital investments, and identify and communicate project risks throughout Entergy’s Stage Gate process.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison among planning, project management, construction and engineering groups, external stakeholders, and company leadership to align project scopes and lead early‑stage development activities.
• Leads teams in developing cost estimates and managing Stage Gate approvals for early‑stage project funding decisions.
• Leads team to produce and deliver project execution plan documents needed to support Stage 3 funding.
• Guides a system‑wide team in defining project scope across reliability, planning, and resiliency efforts, including conducting field visits with the team for scoping projects.
• Maintains and improves cost‑estimating tools for Distribution by integrating Maximo data , coordinating potential tool updates with input from design basis, engineering, project management and construction teams.
• Leads a team that identifies, tracks, and communicates project risks to leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Leads team that identifies opportunities to streamline capital investment between transmission and distribution projects.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

• 7 years utility experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Of The Position

• High degree of analytical skill and ability to quickly understand the impacts of business decisions.
• Understanding of cost recovery and financial differences between categories of capital investment.
• Strong communication and conflict management skills.
• Extensive experience with Distribution operations including the construction and reliable operation of Distribution facilities.
• Leading a team that is not centrally located.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required Of The Position

None

Primary Location

• Louisiana - Broussard Louisiana : Amite
• Louisiana : Arcadia
• Louisiana : Bastrop
• Louisiana : Baton Rouge
• Louisiana : Belle Chase
• Louisiana : Bogalusa
• Louisiana : Broussard
• Louisiana : Buras
• Louisiana : Chalmette
• Louisiana : Church Point
• Louisiana : DESTREHAN
• Louisiana : Delhi
• Louisiana : Denham Springs
• Louisiana : Donaldsonville
• Louisiana : Dubach
• Louisiana : Eunice
• Louisiana : Ferriday
• Louisiana : Fort Polk
• Louisiana : Gonzales
• Louisiana : Grayson
• Louisiana : Gretna
• Louisiana : Hammond
• Louisiana : Haynesville
• Louisiana : Hodge
• Louisiana : Holly Ridge
• Louisiana : Homer
• Louisiana : Houma
• Louisiana : Jefferson
• Louisiana : Jena
• Louisiana : Jennings
• Louisiana : Jonesboro
• Louisiana : Joyce
• Louisiana : Kenner
• Louisiana : Killona
• Louisiana : Labadieville
• Louisiana : Lafayette
• Louisiana : Lake Charles
• Louisiana : Lake Providence
• Louisiana : Lockport
• Louisiana : Luling
• Louisiana : Marksville
• Louisiana : Metairie
• Louisiana : Monroe
• Louisiana : Montgomery
• Louisiana : Montz
• Louisiana : New Orleans
• Louisiana : Newellton
• Louisiana : Oak Grove
• Louisiana : Port Allen
• Louisiana : Rayville
• Louisiana : Reserve
• Louisiana : Ringgold
• Louisiana : Saint Rose
• Louisiana : Scott
• Louisiana : Sibley
• Louisiana : Springhill
• Louisiana : St. Francisville
• Louisiana : St. Gabriel
• Louisiana : St. Joseph
• Louisiana : St. Rose
• Louisiana : Sterlington
• Louisiana : Sulphur
• Louisiana : Tallulah
• Louisiana : Thibodaux
• Louisiana : West Monroe
• Louisiana : Westlake
• Louisiana : Westwego
• Louisiana : Winnsboro
• Louisiana : Zachary

Job Function: Engineering

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: Level II

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 124355

PS Job Title: Mgr, Project Development

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

EEO Statement

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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.