Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

*This position may be filled as a Project Manager - CP Project Manager Sr - CP or Project Manager Sr Lead - CP depending on the qualifications and or the experience of the candidate.*

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Project Manager (PM) position is responsible for the safe and efficient planning coordination execution and closeout of project management activities for all assigned capital projects while achieving cost and schedule certainty. Typical capital projects may involve the construction of new or reconfigured distribution lines new or rebuilt transmission lines new or upgraded substations upgrades to protective relays or telecommunications equipment etc. with both internal and external business drivers.

The PM is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of capital projects while adhering to applicable corporate policies including the Stage Gate Lite and Stage Gate processes. The responsibilities require the PM to work closely with cross-functional departments to define project objectives develop proposed solutions / alternatives and otherwise establish a solid foundation by which the project can be successfully executed upon throughout the project life cycle. Specifically the PM works closely with functional department Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop detailed project scopes establish accurate cost estimates milestone schedules identify constraints / risks and document and effectively communicate the deliverables through the appropriate approval channels. The PM regularly engages with the project execution / construction team to update and maintain the project schedule and costs to ensure that project objectives / requirements are met while providing regular status updates to key stakeholders.

In addition to internal stakeholder engagements the PM may be required to have direct coordination with external customers including interconnection customers (IC) independent system operators (MISO) telecommunications customers governmental agencies wholesale customers or retail customers.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager Project Management and is an integral part of a diverse matrixed team consisting of other PMs Design Engineers Construction Engineers (CEs) Right-of-Way (ROW) agents a Construction Manager (CM) and Operations Coordinators (OCs).

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of project stakeholders through the definition and execution stages of the project life cycle to effectively and timely complete the required project objectives all whilst adhering to the Stage Gate Lite and Stage Gate processes
• Engage and lead cross-functional departments including Grid / Asset Management Transmission Planning Distribution Asset Planning Design Construction Environmental ROW Distribution Telecom etc.
• Support development of detailed project scopes cost estimates milestone schedules constraint / risk identification and corresponding mitigation plans outage requirements and construction sequencing through the creation of a Project Execution Plan (PEP)
• Serve as the lead point of contact for a given project such that the stakeholders are provided an inclusive platform to collaborate and otherwise define / execute the project objectives
• Ensure that follow-up items and/or critical decisions are driven to closure and documented
• Effectively communicate the project deliverables to the appropriate approval levels as specified by the Stage Gate Lite and Stage Gate processes. Lead the required Stage Gate review / approval meetings with the gate approvers that may include executive level management or corporate risk review SMEs
• Schedule and facilitate all meetings with the relevant project stakeholders required to complete the assigned project deliverables. This includes Jurisdictional Expert Team (JET) meetings with functional SMEs Stage Gate review / approval meetings with gate approvers project scrub sessions impromptu project discussions etc.
• Lead and participate in on-site visits during scoping activities pre-construction planning and execution
• Participate in bid events associated with construction contracting including formal evaluations of safety technical and commercial performance. Review and participate in approval of all scope change requests and/or change orders
• Manage the Funding Project (FP) and work order(s) via cost tracking tools. Provide working cash flows and schedule forecast / project updates via monthly project status meetings and reporting channels
• Serve as the company representative when interfacing with external entities and/or customers on project-related matters. Such entities may include interconnection customers (IC) independent system operators (MISO) telecommunications customers governmental agencies wholesale customers or retail customers
• Ensure that all close-out activities are accurately and timely performed including working with the relevant stakeholders for RU updates ENs ISNs as-builts etc. and organizing / storing all project documents within the established document repositories

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Project Management (or related field) OR 4 years equivalent/related work experience in lieu of a degree (in addition to Minimum Experience required)
• Preferred: Advanced Degree Preferred - MBA Masters in Engineering Construction Project Management.

Minimum Experience:

• 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
• Preferred: 5 years of experience in Transmission Distribution or the utility industry

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Exhibits an unwavering commitment to a strong safety culture
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the organizations business operations and industry
• Possesses strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent planning and organizational skills
• Able to lead large multi-disciplinary teams to timely meet objectives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word Excel & Outlook Power Point)
• Preferred:
  • Knowledge or experience with Stage Gate Lite and Stage Gate processes
  • Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution Design Standards and Construction / Maintenance practices

Any Certificates Licenses etc.:

• Preferred: PMP Certification

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Primary Location: Arkansas-Little RockArkansas : Little Rock
Arkansas : Conway
Arkansas : Hot Springs
Arkansas : Pine Bluff
Arkansas : Searcy
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 120991
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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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.