Project Manager, Senior Staff

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in New Orleans, LA, seeks an experienced Project Manager for large-scale electrical transmission projects. You will lead project teams from planning through turnover, ensuring safety, cost control, and schedule adherence.

Collaboration with Contractors, Vendors, and Finance is essential to meet Entergy standards and deliverables. Requires 8+ years in PM/Construction Mgmt within the electric utility sector; PMP preferred; strong communication and leadership skills are a must; relocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field OR 4 years of equivalent/related work experience in lieu of degree.
• Preferred: Advanced Degree - MBA or master’s in engineering, Construction, Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Defines the project organization structure and assigns skilled individuals to the project team.
• Coordinates with functional departments to meet corporate standards and guidelines.
• Oversees project team activities and navigates Entergy’s Stage Gate process to meet deliverables.
• Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Ensures project controls manage scope, schedule, quality, cost, cash flow, and risk.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Electric utility

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PM software

Job description

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Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

**New Orleans or Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is the preferred location, though the hiring team is also open to considering candidates based elsewhere within Entergy’s service territory, including Jackson, Mississippi; Little Rock, Arkansas; and The Woodlands, Texas. This is an onsite role, and all employees in this organization are required to work from the office or job site four days per week. Candidates who are located outside the area will need to relocate.**

Job Summary/Purpose

This position manages a portfolio of projects that are typically $30M, or greater. Works with Supervisor/Contractors/Project Team, both in the office and onsite, to manage the development and delivery of projects to which he/she is assigned and focuses on the achievement of project cost and schedule objectives while achieving excellence in the areas of project safety, quality, and risk management. Works directly with Project Controls Specialist to ensure process alignment and proper project controls are implemented. Works with Finance group to ensure costs are managed, change control is established and controlled, and that contingency is properly controlled. Accountable for monitoring and coordinating site-based construction activities including those performed by contractors, vendors, and employees. Provides direct management and support to project team members throughout the project lifecycle. Works closely with Business Unit contractor representatives to achieve project objectives. Ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Defines the project organization structure required for the project and identifies the technical skills required to achieve project goals; works with the appropriate Entergy management to assign appropriately skilled individuals to the project team.
• Coordinates with all functional departments as needed to achieve the requirements of the applicable corporate standards and guidelines.
• Coordinates and oversees activities of the project team and navigates the project through the Entergy Stage Gate process to meet the requirements of Entergy's SGP and associated deliverables (estimates, schedules, gates, etc.).
• Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and executes the project in adherence with this plan.
• Ensures project controls are implemented for effectively managing project scope, schedule, quality, cost, cash flow, risk, contracts, and communications in accordance with the applicable corporate standards.
• Fulfills 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.
• Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project; ensures contract scope of work includes safety deliverables/requirements as needed.
• Monitors contractor performance around project safety, schedule, cost, quality of work and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identifies, communicates, and takes prompt action on project issues that could impact project performance.
• Provides clear, timely and accurate project status reports and presentations for management.
• Delivers projects with cost and schedule certainty; manages and controls costs; identifies and mitigates risks.
• Turns over completed project equipment/systems to the owner with all necessary documentation, training, and instructions.

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.
• Preferred: Advanced Degree Preferred - MBA, master’s in engineering, Construction, Project Management.

Minimum experience required of the position.

• 8+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field.
• Highly Desired: Previous experience with high voltage electrical transmission projects, substation construction, and/or electrical utility distribution.

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

• Expert in project and construction management fundamentals.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to transmission lines and substations.
• History of safe performance, active safety involvement and participation and strong desire for a safer workplace.
• Supervisory Experience with direct reports or in a matrix organization preferred.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management applications, processes, software, and equipment.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Effective Estimating Practices.

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

Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional certification)

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : Baton Rouge || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125345
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

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 Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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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.

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.

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.