Project Controls Specialist

Entergy • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the Project Management team in the successful execution of assigned projects by developing and maintaining project reporting, performing project assurance, and delivering cost and schedule certainty. This role also supports the governance process for Entergy's Stage Gate Process (SGP) and project management standards, ensuring standardization and continuous improvement in project delivery across Entergy's Business Units. The specialist promotes safe behavior and adherence to safety rules on the project.

Requirements

• Project Controls Spec II - CP Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management (or related field) OR 4 years equivalent/related work experience (in addition to the Minimum Experience requirement) in lieu of a degree.
• Project Controls Spec, Sr - CP Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management (or related field) OR 6 years equivalent/related work experience (in addition to the Minimum Experience requirement) in lieu of a degree.
• Project Controls Spec II - CP 3 years minimum experience in project development and project controls experience (utility capital project experience desired) OR 2 years of experience in the management and control of small, medium and/or large utility capital projects with an EPC or Engineering firm (desired).
• Project Controls Spec, Sr - CP 4 years minimum capital project management and/or project control experience with project controls focus.
• Utility capital project experience essential.
• Ability to work well in team environment, self-starter, and strong work ethic.
• Able to create reports project and portfolio performance metrics using standardized project dashboards and reports.
• Utilize schedule software such as Primavera 6, Microsoft Project, Acumen Fuse, Risk Analysis.
• Assists in the performance of analysis, optimization, and reporting on Entergy project(s) including assessments of risk, cost, schedule associated with completing planned scopes of work according to multi-year budget plans.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrates experience in working with EPC Contracts.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal skills.
• Functional Cost, Schedule, Reporting Change Management, Contract Management and Risk Management Skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Project controls experience on large scale capital projects.
• Experience of project controls implemented on projects executed under various types of contract agreements including EPC.
• Both contractor and owner construction project controls experience.
• Certifications from PMI and/or AACEi

Responsibilities

• Provides support in various disciplines of project management and controls by applying fundamental schedule and cost control techniques.
• Supports the development and maintenance of project schedules, plans, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Identifies, analyzes, and documents project schedule and cost variances between planned and earned/actual progress and concludes on possible impacts.
• Supports the SGP Gate Reviewer analysis by providing data on cost, schedule, progress, risk, and processes.
• Provides analysis of contractor schedule data to identify key project issues, verify contractor progress, and review their performance trends.
• Supports Project Admin and Accounting in the review of contractor invoices.
• Collaborates with the project manager and other project team members to identify, characterize, and document project risks in a risk register and develops mitigation plans in accordance with the Standards.
• Takes direction and provides support from project leadership to ensure quality cost, schedule, risk management, change management, contract management, and reporting.
• Facilitates and manages the Change Management process and documents clearly throughout the project lifecycle; documents and tracks approved project changes.
• Implements best practices of project management and controls principles on projects of varying segmentations and types of contracts.
• Creates project portfolio performance metrics and reports performance.
• Work is performed in both an office setting and in field conditions.

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.
• 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 employees to perform their expected job duties.
• Reasonable accommodations for online applicants.
• Non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.

What This Job Offers

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