Capital Mega Projects Manager

Job Summary/Purpose

This position is considered a Project Management Subject Matter Expert and may be called on to provide expert advice and mentoring to other projects and PM’s. This position supports and manages projects that are typically at the $250M level with or without Customer Focus. May manage a portfolio of projects between $250M to $1.5B with or without Customer Focus.

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.
• Covers 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 contracts. Administers 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.
• Makes sure contractor performance is monitored in the areas of 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, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred advanced degree.
• Minimum experience required of the position: 10 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field. Field Experience is preferred.
• Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position: Subject Matter Expert in project and construction management fundamentals and complicated project problem resolutions. 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 for the position: Desired: PMP (Project Management Professional certification) Certification.

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.