Project Manager, Senior Staff

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

**This is an onsite role that can be based out of either The Woodlands TX; New Orleans or Baton Rouge LA.All employees in this organization are required to be in the office or job site four days a week. Those outside of 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 Entergys 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 Owners 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 Requirements

Minimum education required of the position.

• Bachelors 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 masters 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.
• 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
Louisiana : Baton Rouge
Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 121675
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.