Senior Project Controls Lead - Utilities

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a skilled Project Controls Specialist II/Senior for Louisiana operations. The role focuses on cost and schedule controls, risk assessment, and reporting to support utility capital projects in a dynamic environment.

The position requires a relevant engineering or PM degree or equivalent experience, with familiarity in Primavera P6 and MS Project. Field and office work, travel up to 25%, and a strong emphasis on governance are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of related work experience in lieu of degree for CP role; 6 years for Sr role.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in project management and controls using scheduling and cost control techniques.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, plans, and WBS.
• Identify and document schedule and cost variances and impacts.
• Support Gate Reviewer analysis with cost, schedule, risk data.
• Analyze contractor schedule data and review invoices.
• Document risks in a risk register and develop mitigation plans.
• Assist in cost, schedule, risk management and reporting across projects.
• Facilitate Change Management and track approved changes.
• Apply best practices in project management and controls.
• Create portfolio performance metrics and reports.
• Work both in office and field conditions.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Schedule control

Risk management

Reporting

Change management

Contract management

Related analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management (or related field)

4 years equivalent/related work experience in lieu of a degree

6 years equivalent/related work experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Acumen Fuse

Risk Analysis

Job description

Entergy is seeking a skilled Project Controls Specialist II/Senior for Louisiana operations. The role focuses on cost and schedule controls, risk assessment, and reporting to support utility capital projects in a dynamic environment.

The position requires a relevant engineering or PM degree or equivalent experience, with familiarity in Primavera P6 and MS Project. Field and office work, travel up to 25%, and a strong emphasis on governance are expected.