Manager, Project Controls

Entergy • The Woodlands, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Manager, Project Controls is capable of supporting a multi-billion dollar portfolio for New Generation Capital Projects; overseeing the integration of cost, schedule, work breakdown structure (WBS), and risk management aligned with Entergy’s stage gate process. This role provides strategic guidance and expert support throughout the project lifecycle, partnering closely with project teams, business units, and contractor project control representatives to achieve financial, technical, and performance objectives. The manager delivers oversight, coaching, and training to project controls personnel, promotes consistent application of best practices, and drives information quality. Through strong technical and commercial insight, the role ensures projects are executed safely and efficiently while meeting organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7 years of Mega Project Experience (upwards $500M), Major Capital Project (project execution) experience and/or some experience leading a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.
• Expert knowledge of the fundamentals of scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
• Primavera P6
• Monte Carlo simulations (such as Crystal Ball)
• Acumen Fuse
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
• Cost Accounting Softwares
• PMIS tools
• Superior skills in Microsoft 365 applications, specifically Excel
• Moderate knowledge of Power BI
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• experience in both Owner and Contractor roles.
• Any of the following: PMP, PMI-CP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, AACEi-CCP, AACEi-EVP, AACEi-PSP, or AACEi-PRMP Certification(s)

Responsibilities

• Manage, support and develop a team of Project Control Managers (PCM), project Control Specialists, and Project Analysts in Entergy’s Project Controls and management standards/ implementation process within a matrix organization supporting Capital Projects execution team.
• Oversee cost control activities including accrual forecasting, earned value (CPI) analysis, estimate at completion (EAC), estimate to complete (ETC) and change management monthly reporting.
• Support the creation and maintenance of integrated master schedules.
• Review and publish monthly reporting.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage risk registers, develop mitigation plans, administer the change management process, track approved project changes, and maintain accurate contingency analysis documentation.
• Coordinate closely with EPC contractors, various vendors, consultants, project teams and internal stakeholders to validate cost, schedule, and risk to ensure contract adherence and the production of quality reporting models which accurately support current project performance.
• Identifies gaps in Entergy's project control environment and takes proactive steps to implement improvements and strengthen controls.

Benefits

• 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.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
• 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.
• Prohibition 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.
• Prohibition of improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties.
• Reasonable accommodations for online applicants.
• Affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager