Entergy

Senior Staff Project Manager, Transmission and Substation Capital Projects

LocationNew Orleans, LA
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Job Title:

Senior Staff Project Manager, Transmission and Substation Capital Projects

Work Place Flexibility:

Hybrid

Legal Entity:

Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD)

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.

This is a hybrid role, requires on job site work at least 3 days a week, and can be based out of The Woodlands, TX: New Orleans or Baton Rouge, LA. Those outside of the area will need to relocate. Relocation assistance is available for this posting

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 Entergy's 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 'Owner's 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.

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, master’s 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)

Primary Location:

Texas-The Woodlands Louisiana : 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:

116971

Travel Percentage

:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement:

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility:

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click

here

and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement:

The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Equal Opportunity

and

Pay Transparency

.

Pay Transparency Notice

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

EEI Testing

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests , Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

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.

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