Project Manager - Capital Projects

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

 

**The preferred location for this position to be filled is The Woodlands, TX; New Orleans, LA or Jackson, MS, but other Entergy locations may be considered.**

**The selected candidate for this role will be placed as a Project Manager, Project Manager, Sr, or Project Manager, Sr Lead based on education, experience, and demonstrated success at the Project Manger level**

 

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.

• Present PowerPoint during problem solving sessions and create 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 analyzes project documentation to develop initial hypotheses on potential value levers.
• Identifies SMEs in conjunction with Scrub Execution and conducts interviews.  Leverages project team, SMEs and Scrub Execution to refine hypotheses.
• Present PowerPoint during problem solving sessions and create fact basis in preparation for workshop discussions.
• Identifies workshop participants in conjunction with Scrub Execution.
• Consolidate ideas generated from workshop and works with project team to estimate value, capital headroom and enablers. 
• Coordinates with all functional departments as needed to achieve the requirements of the applicable corporate standards and guidelines.
• Identifies, communicates, and takes prompt action on project issues that could impact project performance.
• Assist Scrub Execution with 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
• Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project.
• Work is performed in both an office setting and in field conditions.

 

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field OR 4 years of equivalent/related work experience (in addition to Minimum Experience requirement) in lieu of degree.

 

Minimum experience required of the position.

• 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 of the position.

• History of safe performance, active safety involvement and participation and strong desire for a safer workplace.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess 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.