Project Manager - Capital Projects

Entergy; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Project Manager at various seniority levels to execute project scrubs across Entergy projects. Responsibilities include interviewing SMEs, developing hypotheses, and presenting fact-based analyses to support workshop discussions.

The role requires coordination with scrub execution teams, maintaining schedules, and ensuring quality deliverables while traveling 25%–50% and onsite work at multiple Entergy locations.

Qualifications

• This role focuses on executing project scrubs for Entergy projects.
• Interviews with SMEs and analysis to formulate hypotheses and value levers.
• Present problem-solving results and facilitate workshops with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Review project docs and develop hypotheses on value levers.
• Identify SMEs and conduct interviews with Scrub Execution support.
• Present findings in PowerPoint and prepare fact-basis for workshops.
• Coordinate workshop participants and estimate value and enablers.
• Ensure delivery quality within timeframes and share lessons learned.

Skills

Project Management

Scrub/Workshop Facilitation

Stakeholder Interviews

PowerPoint Presentations

MS Office Suite

Safety Awareness

Communication

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

PM software (e.g., MS Project)

Job description

• The preferred location for this position to be filled is The Woodlands, TX; New Orleans, LA or Jackson, MS, but other Entergy locations may be considered . **
• The selected candidate for this role will be placed as a Project Manager, Project Manager, Sr, or Project Manager, Sr Lead based on education, experience, and demonstrated success at the Project Manger level

Work Place Flexibility

Onsite

Legal Entity

Entergy Services, LLC

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 Requirements

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)

Primary Location:

Texas-The Woodlands Texas : 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

123453

Travel Percentage

25% to 50%

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.

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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.

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.