Project Controls Manager

Entergy•The Woodlands, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Manager leads the preparation of cost, schedule, and risk deliverables for large, complex power projects in the development phase. The role works with project teams and contract partners to develop cost and schedule estimates, facilitate internal and external approvals, and support regulatory and permitting applications. It ensures alignment with Entergy’s stage gate process and implementation of appropriate project controls tools and processes. The manager leads project risk assessment, including qualitative and quantitative risk analysis (QRA) and contingency estimate development and approval. The role also supports business case development and lessons learned, provides oversight, coaching, and support to Project Controls Specialists and Cost Analysts, and integrates with the Project Management team to support successful project development. It ensures comprehensive cost, schedule, and risk controls and reliable estimates are in place, contract agreements include project controls requirements, and process enhancements are supported as needed. Work is performed in both an office setting and field conditions. The position may be filled in The Woodlands, Texas, or New Orleans, Louisiana, with hybrid workplace flexibility. Travel may be up to 25%.

Requirements

B.S. in Construction Management, an Engineering discipline, Finance, Accounting, or an applicable course of study; related work experience may also qualify.
5–10 years of capital project management and/or project controls experience on large, complex capital projects with an owner, EPC, or engineering firm.
Superior knowledge of scheduling, cost control, and risk management fundamentals.
Superior knowledge of scheduling software packages and related analytics.
Superior spreadsheet-based analysis skills.
Knowledge of project and construction management fundamentals.
Knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6.
Authorization to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor work visas for this position.
Ability to work additional hours, at alternate locations, and/or perform additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary.

Nice To Haves

Utility capital project experience.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation of cost, schedule, and risk deliverables for large, complex power projects in development.
Work with project teams and contract partners to develop cost and schedule estimates, facilitate approvals, and support regulatory and permitting applications.
Ensure project alignment with Entergy’s stage gate process and implementation of appropriate project controls tools and processes.
Lead risk assessment, including qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and contingency estimate development and approval.
Support project business case development and the lessons learned process.
Provide direct oversight, coaching, and support to Project Controls Specialists and Cost Analysts throughout project development.
Integrate with and support the Project Management team as needed.
Ensure comprehensive project cost, schedule, and risk controls are implemented and that projects have reliable estimates.
Ensure contract agreements include project controls requirements and support process enhancement initiatives as required.
Collaborate with the project manager and project team members to identify, characterize, and document risks in a risk register and support mitigation plan development.
Guide project management and control disciplines by applying fundamental schedule and cost control techniques.
Support development and maintenance of project schedules, plans, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Analyze contractor schedule data to identify key project issues.
Support project leadership and ensure the quality of cost, schedule, and risk management processes.