Manager, Construction

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

• Manager of Construction provides leadership, oversight and strategic direction for transmission line and substation projects around the Entergy system delivering cost, scope, & schedule certainty, focusing on high quality results & transparency throughout project life-cycles.
• Manages a program of new and/or replacement of capital projects that are typically $100M and above and has a high financial risk/Complexity scale.
• The position leads a team of direct, assigned jurisdictional and contract support personal experts in delivery of the capital program including project planning, organization, execution, and oversight of all projects within the Transmission portfolio.
• Accountable for monitoring and coordinating site-based construction activities including those performed by contractors, vendors and employees.
• Provides direct management and support to project team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensures compliance with approved standards, policies, and procedures.
  
  

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementation and monitoring of company and contractor safety initiatives affecting the execution of transmission line & substation construction projects throughout a geographic area.
• Work with Sr. Manager in managing the portfolio budget including individual project execution and annual transmission capital plan performance
• Provides the primary interface with the contractor's senior site representative. Works to establish a relationship that promotes open communication and cooperation between the Owner and Contractor site teams.
• Leads the project team to develop and execute the Project in accordance with the applicable corporate standards, guidelines, policies, and processes. Ensures that team members fulfill the responsibilities as required of their roles. Navigates the project through the Entergy Stage Gate process and coordinate all activities to meet the requirements of the Entergy Project Delivery Standard. Oversees the project team in the development of project deliverables (Project Execution Plan, cost estimates, schedules, risk register, reports, etc.). Coordinates the activities of project stakeholders and working groups engaged in project work.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure assigned project portfolio is executed in accordance with company, business unit, and work group practices, processes, procedures, and policies including multiple discipline activities such as; project management, project controls, change management processes, project issue resolution, substation and line civil and construction work, steel and electrical installations, system protection and control installations and checkout, ROW clearing, implementation and monitoring of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to ensure compliance with Environmental regulations and laws and resolution of customer related complaints and concerns.
• Negotiate & manage contract execution ensuring the safety performance, quality of work scope, cost, and schedule attainment of contractors meet or exceed expectations.
• Ensures each contractor is constructing the project in accordance with the drawings, specifications and specifics of the contract agreement. Monitors construction progress, and initiate discussions on recovery actions as needed. Reviews Daily Reports submitted by Contractor. Reviews invoices and verify completion of field work prior to approval for payment. Delivers projects with cost and schedule certainty; manages and controls costs; manages risk by identifying and mitigating risks.
• Identifies, communicates, and takes prompt action on project issues that could impact project performance.
• Work is performed system wide in an both an office setting and in field conditions.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management) or equivalent/related work experience.
• Preferred: Advanced Degree Preferred - MBA, Masters in Engineering, Construction, Project Management.
  
  

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

• 3 years operational supervisory/management experience with a degree or 6 years operational supervisory and/or management experience without a degree.
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Of The Position

• Subject Matter Expert in project and construction management fundamentals and complicated project problem resolutions.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required Of The Position

None

Primary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Mississippi : Jackson || Arkansas : Conway || Arkansas : Little Rock

Job Function: Engineering

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 123664

Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

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Additional Responsibilities: 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.

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Working Conditions

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.

Please note: 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.