Capital Mega Projects Manager

Entergy•Monroe, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Mega Projects Manager is a project management subject matter expert who may provide expert advice and mentoring to other projects and project managers. The position supports and manages projects typically valued at approximately $250 million and may manage a portfolio of projects valued between $250 million and $4 billion, with or without customer focus. The manager works with supervisors, contractors, and project teams to develop and deliver assigned projects, meeting cost and schedule objectives while maintaining strong safety, quality, and risk management performance. The role works closely with project controls, cost analysis, construction, and business-unit partners to align controls, manage costs and changes, control contingency, support safe construction, and oversee site-based work by contractors, vendors, and employees. The manager provides direct management and support to project team members throughout the project lifecycle and ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures. Work is performed in both office and field conditions. The position is onsite and requires travel of more than 75%. Employees may be expected to work additional hours, in alternate locations, or perform additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company. Authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 10 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, the Electric Utility Industry, or a related field.
Subject matter expertise in project and construction management fundamentals and resolution of complicated project problems.
Knowledge of practical applications of engineering science and technology to transmission lines and substations.
History of safe performance, active safety involvement and participation, and a strong desire for a safer workplace.
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, team performance skills, service-minded approach, and ability to act as a trusted advisor.
Knowledge of effective estimating practices.
Authorization to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor work visas.
Ability to travel more than 75% and be available for additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, such as an MBA or master's degree in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management.
Field experience.
Supervisory experience with direct reports or in a matrix organization.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.

Responsibilities

Define the project organization structure and identify the technical skills needed to achieve project goals; work with Entergy management to assign appropriately skilled team members.
Coordinate with functional departments to meet applicable corporate standards and guidelines.
Coordinate and oversee project-team activities and guide projects through the Entergy Stage Gate process, meeting requirements and deliverables such as estimates, schedules, and gates.
Develop and maintain the Project Execution Plan and execute the project in accordance with it.
Implement project controls for scope, schedule, quality, cost, cash flow, risk, contracts, and communications in accordance with corporate standards.
Serve as Contract Manager or Owner's Representative as specified in project contracts; administer contracts and issue formal contractor correspondence in accordance with corporate standards and guidelines.
Promote safe behavior and adherence to project safety rules, and ensure contract scopes include necessary safety deliverables and requirements.
Monitor contractor performance regarding safety, schedule, cost, work quality, and contractual compliance.
Identify, communicate, and promptly address issues that could affect project performance.
Provide management with clear, timely, and accurate project status reports and presentations.
Deliver projects with cost and schedule certainty, control costs, and identify and mitigate risks.
Turn over completed project equipment and systems to the owner with required documentation, training, and instructions.
Monitor site-based construction activities performed by contractors, vendors, and employees.
Provide direct management and support to project team members throughout the project lifecycle.
Work with Project Controls Manager, Cost Analyst, Construction Manager, and business-unit representatives to align controls, manage costs and changes, control contingency, support safe construction, and achieve project objectives.
Ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures.