Senior Manager, Project Management - Capital Projects

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

The nature of this position is onsite and will preferably be domiciled in New Orleans LA; Baton Rouge LA or The Woodlands Texas but other locations within Entergys service territory may be considered.

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Job Summary/Purpose

Manages large transmission line and substation projects or programs of projects that are typically $100M dollars and above. Manages the development and delivery of a capital project or program to which he or she is assigned and focuses on the achievement of project cost and schedule objectives while achieving excellence in the areas of project safety and quality. Works directly with the Project Team to ensure project is delivered with cost and schedule certainty. Manages risks and risk management issues to ensure risks are identified and mitigated. Works directly with Capital Projects Project Controls group to ensure alignment with Stage Gate Process and to ensure that proper project controls are being implemented; to ensure costs are managed; change control is established and controlled; and that contingency is properly controlled. Provides direct management and support to Project Team members throughout the project lifecycle. Works closely with business unit contractor representatives to achieve capital project objectives.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project. Leads the project team to establish leading indicators and proactive requirements to ensure safety is considered in all aspects of design and implementation for contractors Entergy project team members and the end user. Ensures contract scope of work includes safety deliverables/requirements as needed.

Defines the project organization structure required for the project and identify the technical skills required to achieve project goals. Works with the appropriate Entergy management to assign appropriately skilled individuals to the Project Team. Prepares contract and approves requisitions change orders etc. and process invoices. Fulfills role of Contract Manager or as Owners representative as otherwise defined in the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract project contracts and administer contracts. Issues formal correspondence to Contractors.

Leads the project team to develop and execute the Project in accordance with the applicable corporate standards and guidelines. Ensures that team members fulfill the responsibilities as required of their roles. Navigates the project through the Entergy Stage Gate Process (SGP) and coordinate activities to meet the requirements of Entergys SGP and associated deliverables (estimates schedules gates deliverables etc.). Oversees the project team in the development of project deliverables. Coordinates the activities of project stakeholders and working groups engaged in project work. Delivers projects with cost and schedule certainty; manages and controls costs; manages risk by identifying and mitigating risks.

Provides clear timely and accurate project status reports for management. Prepares reports and presentations to management. Prepares and issues status reports as required. Identifies makes timely decisions and takes prompt action on project issues that could impact project performance. Promptly communicates issues to the next level of leadership that are outside the authority of capability of the Project Manager to resolve.

Coordinates with all functional departments as required to achieve the requirements of the applicable corporate standards and to achieve project budget and timeline. Monitors contractor performance in the area of project safety schedule cost quality of work and compliance with contractual requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Minimum experience required of the position

• 10 years of relevant experience minimum.

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position

None

Any certificates licenses etc. required of the position

None

Other Attributes

Functional Knowledge:Requires comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own discipline and knowledge of others.

Business Expertise:Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the function.

Problem Solving:Manages multiple related teams sets organizational priorities and allocates resources.

Impact:Impacts the business results of a sub-function by supporting and funding of projects products services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans. Guided by functional business plans.

Interpersonal Skills:Influences others internally and externally including senior leaders.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton RougeLouisiana : Baton Rouge
Louisiana : New Orleans
Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level I
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 2
Req ID: 119784
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.