Project Manager, Senior Staff

Entergy Corporation; The Woodlands (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Entergy in The Woodlands, Texas, is hiring for a Project Manager responsible for planning and delivering large scale transmission/substation projects with strong cost, schedule, and safety management. You will coordinate with project controls, finance, and contractors to ensure aligned execution and adherence to Entergy Stage Gate processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of related experience, 8+ years in project/construction management within the electric utility sector, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years related work experience in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field.
• Expert in project and construction management fundamentals.
• Knowledge of transmission lines and substations.
• History of safe performance and safety involvement.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office & project management applications knowledge.
• Understanding of Industry Best Practices.
• Cross-functional project leadership experience.

Responsabilités

• Define the project organization and assign skilled team members.
• Coordinate with functional departments to meet corporate standards.
• Oversee project team and navigate Entergy's Stage Gate process.
• Develop and maintain the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Ensure project controls for scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, contracts and communications.
• Fulfill role as Contract Manager or Owner's Representative.
• Promote safety and include safety deliverables in contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance on safety, schedule, cost and quality.
• Identify and mitigate project issues impacting performance.
• Provide timely status reports and presentations to management.
• Deliver projects with cost and schedule certainty; manage costs and risks.
• Turn over completed equipment with documentation and training.

Connaissances

Project management

Construction management

Electrical utility industry knowledge

Communication

MS Office & PM software

Safety leadership

Leadership

Contract management

Formation

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

Outils

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Description du poste

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Location: The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• This position supports and manages projects that are typically between $75M to $100M with or without Customer Focus. May manage a portfolio of projects between $75M to $100M with or without Customer Focus.
• Works with Supervisor/Contractors/Project Team 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 in the area of 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.
• Work is performed in both an office setting and in field conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 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 (Masters in Engineering, Construction, Project Management).

• 8 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional certification)

Preferred: Advanced Degree

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Primary Location: Texas-The WoodlandsTexas : The Woodlands || Texas : Beaumont
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125279
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

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.

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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 of 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.