Project Manager, Sr Lead - CP
This position manages project development (Stage 1-2) for Capital Projects Transmission projects. Promotes safe behaviors and adherence to Entegy Safety Rules and OSHA guidelines. Accountable for overall success of assigned projects through Project Development Stage Gates 1 and 2. Leads cross-functional project teams through project development for front-end businss case justification and scoping for Transmission oriented projects. Accountable for development of planning and scoping level estimates (Class 4-5) and Level 1-2 schedules for assigned projects in accordance with Entergy Project Delivery System Stage 1-2. Works with Project Controls to ensure all projects are developed in accordance with all Entergy Project Delivery System requirements. Deliverables for projects meet and exceed requirements for applicable Stage Gates 1 and 2. Works with project sponsors, operating companies, portfolio management, and Finance Business Partners to ensure sound rationale for project estimates are utilized in Entergy portfolio planning process. Works with external Customers for non-revenue requests to ensure scope and estimates are in-line with sound project management and estimating principles. Works with Entergy accounting, legal and Project Delivery to ensure reimburseable projects are appropriately contracted,financed and recovered, targeting 0 stranded costs. Ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures. Candidate must be a proven self-starter.
Project Manager, Sr Staff CP
This position manages project development (Stage 1-2) for Capital Projects Transmission projects. Promotes safe behaviors and adherence to Entegy Safety Rules and OSHA guidelines. Accountable for overall success of assigned projects through Project Development Stage Gates 1 and 2. Leads cross-functional project teams through project development for front-end businss case justification and scoping for Transmission oriented projects. Accountable for development of planning and scoping level estimates (Class 4-5) and Level 1-2 schedules for assigned projects in accordance with Entergy Project Delivery System Stage 1-2. Works with Project Controls to ensure all projects are developed in accordance with all Entergy Project Delivery System requirements. Deliverables for projects meet and exceed requirements for applicable Stage Gates 1 and 2. Works with project sponsors, operating companies, portfolio management, and Finance Business Partners to ensure sound rationale for project estimates are utilized in Entergy portfolio planning process. Works with external Customers for non-revenue requests to ensure scope and estimates are in-line with sound project management and estimating principles. Works with Entergy accounting, legal and Project Delivery to ensure reimburseable projects are appropriately contracted,financed and recovered, targeting 0 stranded costs. Ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures. The candidate must be self-directive and proven self-starter.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Project Manager, Sr Lead - CP :
- Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project.
- Reviews Project Design and Construction Requests (PDCR form) with sponsors to ensure alignment around business case, justification, and alternatives and ensures that projects meet Entergy core business objectives.
- Able to lead a Jurisdictional Expertise Team (JET) to align on scope, schedule, cost, documentation of risks, and lessons learned during Project Development process and appropriately documents JET outcomes.
- Develops Class 5 and 4 estimating for projects utilizing best industry practices and Entergy estimating tools with SME oversight leading up to JET reviews.
- Works with Project Controls to develop initial Level 1 and 2 schedule definition for projects. Communicates delays beyond sponsor requested date and effectively coordinates back to management, sponsor and Customers.
- Develops project cash flows that aligns with project schedule and cost estimates with support of project controls and JET members.
- Able to demonstrate project readiness for project Review and Approval (R&A) with upper management and in accordance with Entergy Project Delivery System required deliverables.
- Supports clear, timely and accurate project status reports and identifies, communicates, and takes prompt actions for project issues that may impact project performance.
- Ensures proper documentation and archiving for all work, ensuring appropriate Record Retention documentation is maintained.
- Ensures proper handover with Project Delivery Project Management for developed projects.
- Works with Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable, Project Controls, and Portfolio Management to ensure projects are properly accounted for, including both Entergy and Customer funded projects.
- Works with Entergy legal representation to ensure sound contracting with Customers.
Project Manager, Sr Staff CP :
Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project.Reviews Project Design and Construction Requests (PDCR form) with sponsors to ensure alignment around business case, justification, and alternatives and ensures that projects meet Entergy core business objectives.Able to identify, define and lead a Jurisdictional Expertise Team (JET) to align on scope, schedule, cost, documentation of risks, and lessons learned during Project Development process and appropriately documents JET outcomes.Develops Class 5 and 4 estimating for projects utilizing best industry practices and Entergy estimating tools with check review by appropriate SMEs during JET reviews.Works with Project Controls to develop initial Level 1 and 2 schedule definition for projects. Provides guidance to Project Controls specialist to ensure that high-level project objectives are maintained and that delays beyond sponsor requested date are effectively coordinated back to sponsor and Customers.Develops project cash flows that aligns with project schedule and cost estimates with check provided during JET or other SME reviews.Consistently demonstrates project readiness for project Review and Approval (R&A) with upper management and in accordance with Entergy Project Delivery System required deliverables.Maintains clear, timely and accurate project status reports and identifies, communicates, and takes prompt actions for project issues that may impact project performance.Ensures proper documentation and archiving for all work, ensuring appropriate Record Retention documentation is maintained.Ensures high quality handover with Project Delivery Project Management for developed projects.Works with Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable, Project Controls, and Portfolio Management to ensure projects are properly accounted for, including both Entergy and Customer funded projects.Works with Entergy legal representation to ensure sound contracting with Customers.Provides leadership to contract resources as 'Owner's Representative' and is accountable for contract project management assigned outcomes.Monitors contractor performance in the area of project safety, schedule, cost, quality of work and compliance with contractual requirements.Regularly participates in cross-functional training and process improvement initiatives and serves as a mentor within the Project Development organization.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.Preferred : Advanced DegreePreferred - MBA, Masters in Engineering, Construction, Project Management.Minimum experience required of the position :
Project Manager, Sr Lead - CP :6 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field.Preferred : 2 years of engineering experience.Project Manager, Sr Staff CP :8 years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Electric Utility Industry, or related field.Preferred : 4 years of engineering experience.Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Project Manager, Sr Lead - CP :
Expert 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 participation and strong desire for a safer workplace.Supervisory Experience with direct reports or in a matrix organization.Possess 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.Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities :High level understanding of scheduling for utility projects including development of initial project cash flows.Demonstrated experience coordinating with internal and external Customers, including communication of often technical details in a manner that's understood by all stakeholders.Project Manager, Sr Staff CP :
Expert in project and construction management fundamentals.Knowledge of the practical application of engineering