Project Manager - Capital Projects (New Orleans, Louisiana, United States) - Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

**The preferred location for this position to be filled is New Orleans, LA but other Entergy locations may be considered.**

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

Job Summary/Purpose

Project Manager, Sr Lead - CP

• This position manages project development (Stage 1-2) for Capital Projects Transmission projects.
• Promotes safe behaviors and adhereance to Entegy Safety Rules and OSHA guidelines.
• Accountable for overall success of assigned projects through Project Development Stage Gates 1 and 2.
• Leads cross-functional project teams through project development for front-end businss case justification and scoping for Transmission oriented projects.
• Accountable for develoment of planning and scoping level esitmates (Class 4-5) and Level 1-2 schedules for assigned projects in accordance with Entergy Project Delivery System Stage 1-2.
• Works with Project Controls to ensure all projects are developed in accordance with all Entergy Project Delivery System requirements.  Deliverables for projects meet and exceed requirements for applicable Stage Gates 1 and 2.
• Works with project sponsors, operating companies, portfolio management, and  Finance Business Partners to ensure sound rationale for project estimates are utilized in Entergy portfolio planning process.
• Works with external Customers for non-revenue requests to ensure scope and estimates are in-line with sound project management and estimating priciples.
• Works with Entergy accounting, legal and Project Delivery to ensure reimburseable projects are appropriately contracted,financed and recoved, targeting 0 stranded costs.
• Ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures.  
• Candidate must be a proven self-starter. 

Project Manager, Sr Staff CP

• This position manages project development (Stage 1-2) for Capital Projects Transmission projects.
• Promotes safe behaviors and adhereance to Entegy Safety Rules and OSHA guidelines.
• Acountable for overall success of assigned projects through Project Development Stage Gates 1 and 2.
• Leads cross-functional project teams through project development for front-end businss case justification and scoping for Transmission oriented projects.
• Accountable for develoment of planning and scoping level esitmates (Class 4-5) and Level 1-2 schedules for assigned projects in accordance with Entergy Project Delivery System Stage 1-2.
• Works with Project Controls to ensure all projects are developed in accordance with all Entergy Project Delivery System requirements.  Deliverables for projects meet and exceed requirements for applicable Stage Gates 1 and 2.
• Works with project sponsors, operating companies, portfolio management, and  Finance Business Partners to ensure sound rationale for project estimates are utilized in Entergy portfolio planning process.
• Works with external Customers for non-revenue requests to ensure scope and estimates are in-line with sound project management and estimating priciples.
• Works with Entergy accounting, legal and Project Delivery to ensure reimburseable projects are appropriately contracted,financed and recoved, targeting 0 stranded costs.
• Ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures.  
• Candidate must be self-directive and proven self-starter. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Project Manager, Sr Lead - CP

• Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project.
• Reviews Project Design and Construction Requests (PDCR form) with sponsors to ensure alignment around business case, justification, and alternatives and ensures that projects meets Entergy core business objectives.
• Able to lead a Jurisdictional Expertise Team (JET) to align on scope, schedule, cost, documentation of risks, and lessons learned during Project Development process and appropriately documents JET outcomes.
• Develops Class 5 and 4 estimating for projects utilizing best industry practices and Entergy estimating tools with SME oversight leading up to JET reviews.
• Works with Project Controls to develop initial Level 1 and 2 schedule definition for projects.  Communicates delays beyond sponsor requested date and effectively coordinates back to management, sponsor and Customers.
• Develops project cash flows that aligns with project schedule and cost estimates with support of project controls and JET members.
• Able to demonstrate project readiness for project Review and Approval (R&A) with upper management and in accordance with Entergy Project Delivery System required deliverables.
• Supports clear, timely and accurate project status reports and identifies, communicates, and takes prompt actions for project issues that may impact project performance.
• Ensures proper documentation and archiving for all work, ensuring appropriate Record Retention documentation is maintained.
• Ensures proper handover with Project Delivery Project Management for developed projects.
• Works with Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable, Project Controls, and Portfolio Management to ensure projects are properly accounted for, including both Entergy and Customer funded projects.
• Works with Entergy legal representation to ensure sound contracting with Customers.

Project Manager, Sr Staff CP

• Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project.
• Reviews Project Design and Construction Requests (PDCR form) with sponsors to ensure alignment around business case, justification, and alternatives and ensures that projects meets Entergy core business objectives.
• Able to identify, define and lead a Jurisdictional Expertise Team (JET) to align on scope, schedule, cost, documentation of risks, and lessons learned during Project Development process and appropriately documents JET outcomes.
• Develops Class 5 and 4 estimating for projects utilizing best industry practices and Entergy estimating tools with check review by appropriate SMEs during JET reviews.
• Works with Project Controls to develop initial Level 1 and 2 schedule definition for projects. Provides guidance to Project Controls specialist to ensure that high-level project objectives are maintained and that delays beyond sponsor requested date are effectively coordinates back to sponsor and Customers.
• Develops project cash flows that aligns with project schedule and cost estimates with check provide during JET or other SME reviews.
• Consistently demonstrates project readiness for project Review and Approval (R&A) with upper management and in accordance with Entergy Project Delivery System required deliverables.
• Maintains clear, timely and accurate project status reports and identifies, communicates, and takes prompt actions for project issues that may impact project performance.
• Ensures proper documentation and archiving for all work, ensuring appropriate Record Retention documentation is maintained.
• Ensures high quality handover with Project Delivery Project Management for developed projects.
• Works with MIscellaneous Accounts Receivable, Project Controls, and Portfolio Management to ensure projects are properly accounted for, inluding both Entergy and Customer funded projects.
• Works with Entergy legal representation to ensure sound contracting with Customers.
• Provides leadership to contract resources as 'Owner's Representative' and is accountable for contract project managment assigned outcomes. 
• Monitors contractor performance in the area of project safety, schedule, cost, quality of work and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Regularly participates in cross-functional training and process improvement initiatives and serves as a mentor within the Project Development organization

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• 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
  • Preferred - MBA, Masters in Engineering, Construction, Project Management.

Minimum experience required of the position

Project Manager, Sr Lead - CP

• 6 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field.
• Preferred: 2 years of engineering experience.

Project Manager, Sr Staff CP

• 8 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field.
• Preferred: 4 years of engineering experience.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

Project Manager, Sr Lead - CP

• 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.
• Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • High level understanding of scheduling for utiilty projects including development of intial project cash flows.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating with internal and external Customers, including communciation of often techincal details in a manner thats understood by all stakeholder.

Project Manager, Sr Staff CP

• 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.
• Preferred knowledge, skill, and abilities:
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities that establish foundation as a leader amongst PMs with abiilty to build trust in developed project scoping plans.
  • Detailed understanding of scheduling including software platforms for utiilty projects including development of initial project cash flows.
  • Demonstrated leadership in the area of lessons learned
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing estimating tools
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating with internal and external Customers, including communciation of often techincal details in a manner thats understood by all stakeholders.
     

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Project Manager, Sr Lead - CP 
  • Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional certification)
• Project Manager, Sr Staff CP
  • Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional certification)
  • Preferred: Advanced Degree

Functional Knowledge

• Requires in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines.

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives.

Leadership

• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.

Impact

• Impacts the level of service and the team's ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives guided by policies, resource requirements, budgets and the business plan.

Personal Skills

• Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other areas or externally with customers or agencies.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : Beaumont || Texas : The Woodlands 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 116372
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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