Project Manager - Capital Projects

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: The Woodlands, Texas, United States Company: Entergy Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC Overview This is an onsite role based out of our offices in either The Woodlands, TX; Beaumont, TX; Conroe, TX or Lake Charles, LA. The selected candidate for this role will be placed as a Project Manager, Project Manager Sr, Project Manager Sr Lead or Project Manager Sr Staff based on education, experience, and demonstrated success at the Project Manager level. Job Summary This position is a Project Manager in our Capital Projects Group, supporting and managing projects typically between $50M to $75M with or without customer focus. The manager works with supervisors, contractors, and project teams to develop and deliver projects while focusing on cost and schedule objectives and ensuring excellence in safety, quality, and risk management. Collaboration with Project Controls Specialists, the Finance group, and business unit contractor representatives is essential to maintain process alignment, cost control, and compliance with approved policies. Job Duties/Responsibilities Defines the project organization structure required for the project and identifies the technical skills required to achieve project goals; works with Entergy management to assign appropriately skilled individuals to the project team. Coordinates with all functional departments as needed to achieve the requirements of the applicable corporate standards and guidelines. Coordinates and oversees activities of the project team and navigates the project through the Entergy Stage Gate process to meet the requirements of Entergy's SGP and associated deliverables (estimates, schedules, gates, etc.). Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and executes the project in adherence with this plan. Ensures project controls are implemented for effectively managing scope, schedule, quality, cost, cash flow, risk, contracts, and communications in accordance with the applicable corporate standards. Acts as the 'Contract Manager' or the 'Owner's Representative' as defined in the project contract. Administers the contract and issues formal correspondence to contractors in accordance with corporate standards and guidelines. Promotes safe behaviour and adherence to safety rules on the project; ensures contract scope of work includes safety deliverables/requirements as needed. Monitors contractor performance in the area of safety, schedule, cost, quality of work and compliance with contractual requirements. Identifies, communicates, and takes prompt action on project issues that could impact performance. Provides clear, timely, and accurate project status reports and presentations for management. Delivers projects with cost and schedule certainty; manages and controls costs; identifies and mitigates risks. Turns over completed project equipment/systems to the owner with all necessary documentation, training, and instructions. Work is performed in an office setting (90%) and field conditions (10%). Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field, or 4 years of equivalent/related work experience in lieu of a degree. Preferred: Advanced degree – MBA, Master’s in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management. Minimum Experience Project Manager: 2+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field. Senior Project Manager: 4+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field. Senior Lead Project Manager: 6+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field. Senior Staff Project Manager: 8+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Expertise in project and construction management fundamentals. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to transmission lines and substations. History of safe performance, active safety involvement, and strong desire for a safer workplace. Supervisory experience with direct reports or in a matrix organization preferred. 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 experience, team performance skills, service‑mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor. Knowledge of effective estimating practices. Certificates and Licenses Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional certification). Preferred: Advanced degree. Primary Location: The Woodlands, Texas; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Beaumont, Texas; Conroe, Texas. Job Function: Corporate. FLSA Status: Professional. Relocation Option: No relocation offered. Union status: Non‑bargaining unit. Number of openings: 2. Req ID: 123516. Travel: 25% to 50%. Equal Opportunity Employer Entergy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accessibility Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests may be made orally or in writing. If you need assistance, please contact the relevant department. Additional Responsibilities Employees may be required to work additional hours, in alternate locations, or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime for such duties. Legal Notice Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment. Entergy will not sponsor work visas for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr