Project Manager - Capital Projects

Job Summary/Purpose

This position is responsible for executing project scrubs for assigned projects from across the Entergy Enterprise. Conducts SME interviews and works with project team to develop initial hypotheses and required analyses. Presents PowerPoint during problem solving sessions and creates fact basis presentation. Works with Scrub Execution to facilitate scrub workshops. Assists with sizing potential value of workshop-generated opportunities. Accountable for ensuring quality deliverables within established timeframes to maintain scrub schedule.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Review and analyze project documentation to develop initial hypotheses on potential value levers.
• Identify SMEs in conjunction with Scrub Execution and conduct interviews.
• Leverage project team, SMEs, and Scrub Execution to refine hypotheses.
• Present PowerPoint during problem-solving sessions and create fact basis in preparation for workshop discussions.
• Identify workshop participants in conjunction with Scrub Execution.
• Consolidate ideas generated from workshop and work with project team to estimate value, capital headroom, and enablers.
• Cover all functional departments as needed to achieve corporate standards and guidelines.
• Identify, communicate, and take prompt action on project issues that could impact project performance.
• Absorb project team follow-up to ensure ideas are implemented.
• Capture lessons learned in conjunction with Scrub Execution for each project scrub and share best practices.
• Promote safe behavior and adherence to safety rules on the project.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field OR 4 years of equivalent/related work experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum Experience Required:
  • 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.
• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
  • History of safe performance, active safety involvement, and strong desire for a safer workplace.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management applications, processes, software, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of project management principles and effective estimating practices.
  • 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.
• Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional certification)

Primary Location

• Texas-The Woodlands
• Louisiana-New Orleans
• Mississippi-Jackson

Job Function

Engineering

FLSA Status

Professional

Relocation Option

No

Req ID

123550

Travel Percentage

25% to 50%

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.

Accessibility

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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.

Know Your Rights

• 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.

Additional Information

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