About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Work Place Flexibility:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Onsite </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Legal Entity:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Entergy Services, LLC</span> </span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>**This position will be based on site. The project is located near Baton Rouge, in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. Candidates must be able to work full time at the project site.**</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align:center"> </div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:</u></strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This position is considered a Project Management Subject Matter Expert and may be called on to provide expert advice and mentoring to other projects and PM's.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This position supports and manages projects that are typically at the $250M level with or without Customer Focus. May manage a portfolio of projects between $250M to $1.5B with or without Customer Focus.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Works with Supervisor/Contractors/Project Team to manage the development and delivery of projects to which he/she is assigned and focuses on the achievement of project cost and schedule objectives while achieving excellence in the areas of project safety, quality, and risk management.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Works directly with Project Controls Manager to ensure process alignment and proper project controls are implemented. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Works with Cost Analyst to ensure costs are managed, change control is established and controlled, and that contingency is properly controlled. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Works directly with Construction Manager to ensure implementation of safe work practices and construction schedule supported by resource plans and strong vendor relationships. Accountable for monitoring site-based construction activities including those performed by contractors, vendors and employees. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Provides direct management and support to project team members throughout the project lifecycle.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Works closely with Business Unit representatives such as Supply Chain, OpCo and Finance Business Partners to achieve project objectives. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures. </span><br><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:</u></strong></span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Defines the project organization structure required for the project and identifies the technical skills required to achieve project goals; works with the appropriate Entergy management to assign appropriately skilled individuals to the project team.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Coordinates with all functional departments as needed to achieve the requirements of the applicable corporate standards and guidelines.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">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.).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and executes the project in adherence with this plan.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Ensures project controls are implemented for effectively managing project scope, schedule, quality, cost, cash flow, risk, contracts, and communications in accordance with the applicable corporate standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Fulfills role as the 'Contract Manager' or the 'Owner's Representative' as defined in the project contracts. Administrates the contract and issues formal correspondence to Contractors in accordance with corporate standards and guidelines.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project; ensures contract scope of work includes safety deliverables/requirements as needed.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Monitors contractor performance in the area of project safety, schedule, cost, quality of work and compliance with contractual requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Identifies, communicates, and takes prompt action on project issues that could impact project performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Provides clear, timely and accurate project status reports and presentations for management.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Delivers projects with cost and schedule certainty; manages and controls costs; identifies and mitigates risks.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Turns over completed project equipment/systems to the owner with all necessary documentation, training and instructions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Work is performed in an both an office setting and in field conditions. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><u>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Minimum education required of the position</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent work experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Preferred advanced degree. </span></li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Minimum experience required of the position</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">10 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Field Experience is preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Subject Matter Expert in project and construction management fundamentals and complicated project problem resolutions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to transmission lines and substations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">History of safe performance, active safety involvement and participation and strong desire for a safer workplace.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Supervisory Experience with direct reports or in a matrix organization.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management applications, processes, software and equipment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Understanding of Industry Best Practices.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Demonstrated cross-functional project leadership experience, team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of Effective Estimating Practices. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Desired: PMP (Project Management Professional certification) Certification</span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-NC1</span></h1><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Primary Location:</b> Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton Rouge</span> <br> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Job Function</b>: Engineering<br> <b>FLSA Status</b>: Professional</span> <br> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Relocation Option:</b> Level I<br> <b>Union description/code</b>: NON BARGAINING UNIT</span> <br> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Number of Openings</b>: 1<br> <b>Req ID:</b> 123674<br> <b>Travel Percentage</b>:Up to 25%</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click <a href="https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US"><u>here</u> </a>to view the EEO page, or see statements below.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b>EEO Statement: </b>The Entergy System of Companies provides 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. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This 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. <br> <br> The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form 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. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b>Accessibility: </b>Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click <b><u><a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Accessibility" target="_blank" title="here">here</a></u></b> and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b>Additional Responsibilities:</b> As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><u><b><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf" target="_blank" title="Equal Opportunity">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a></b></u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px">The 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. Please contact [email protected] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>WORKING CONDITIONS: </b><br> As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Please note: </b>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.</span></span></p>