Project Manager - Capital Projects

Entergy Corporation; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Project Manager to execute project scrubs across Entergy. You will conduct SME interviews, develop hypotheses, and present findings to the team.

Responsibilities include facilitating workshops, sizing opportunities, and ensuring high-quality deliverables on time. Roles require 2+ years in project management within the electric utility sector, with preferred PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or related field, or 4 years of related work experience.
• 2+ years in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience for Senior level / Sr Lead positions.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze project documentation to develop initial hypotheses on value levers.
• Identify SMEs and conduct interviews with Scrub Execution to refine hypotheses.
• Present PowerPoint during problem solving sessions and prepare fact basis for workshops.
• Identify workshop participants and consolidate ideas to estimate value and enablers.
• Coordinate with functional departments to meet corporate standards and guidelines.
• Identify and address issues that could impact project performance.
• Capture lessons learned and share best practices with Scrub Execution.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Utility Industry

Cross-functional Leadership

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Microsoft Office

PMP (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Summary/Purpose

• This position is responsible for executing project scrubs for assigned projects from across the Entergy Enterprise.
• Conducts SME interviews and works with project team to develop initial hypotheses and required analyses.
• Present PowerPoint during problem solving sessions and create fact basis presentation.
• Works with Scrub Execution to facilitate scrub workshops.
• Assists with sizing potential value of workshop-generated opportunities.
• Accountable for ensuring quality deliverables within established timeframes to maintain scrub schedule.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Review and analyzes project documentation to develop initial hypotheses on potential value levers.
• Identifies SMEs in conjunction with Scrub Execution and conducts interviews. Leverages project team, SMEs and Scrub Execution to refine hypotheses.
• Present PowerPoint during problem solving sessions and create fact basis in preparation for workshop discussions.
• Identifies workshop participants in conjunction with Scrub Execution.
• Consolidate ideas generated from workshop and works with project team to estimate value, capital headroom and enablers.
• Coordinates with all functional departments as needed to achieve the requirements of the applicable corporate standards and guidelines.
• Identifies, communicates, and takes prompt action on project issues that could impact project performance.
• Assist Scrub Execution with project team follow up to ensure ideas are implemented.
• Capture lessons learned in conjunction with Scrub Execution for each project scrub and share best practices
• Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project.
• Work is performed in both an office setting and in field conditions.

Minimum education required of the position.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field OR 4 years of equivalent/related work experience (in addition to Minimum Experience requirement) in lieu of degree .

Minimum experience required of the position.

• Project Manager: 2+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field
• Project Manager Sr: 4+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field
• Project Manager, Sr Lead: 6+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position.

• History of safe performance, active safety involvement and participation and strong desire for a safer workplace.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess excellent presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management applications, processes, software and equipment.
• Knowledge of project management principles and effective estimating practices.
• Understanding of Industry Best Practices.
• Demonstrated cross-functional project leadership experience, team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position.

• Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional certification)

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Primary Location: Texas-The WoodlandsTexas : The Woodlands || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125329
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

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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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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.