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Project Controls Manager, Gas Power Project Development

Entergy
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

  • This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.**
  • Please note that we may also consider candidates for additional Entergy locations, depending on the requirements and availability.**

Job Summary/Purpose

The Project Controls Manager leads the preparation of cost, schedule and risk deliverables for large, complex power projects in the development phase. Works with Project Team and contract partners to develop cost and schedule estimates, facilitate internal and external approvals and support preparation of regulatory and permitting applications. Works directly with Project Teams to ensure alignment with Entergy’s stage gate process and to ensure that proper project controls tools and processes are implemented.

Leads the risk assessment process to ensure project and program-specific risks are captured. Performs qualitative and quantitative risk assessment (QRA) and associated contingency estimate development and approval. Supports project business case development and lessons learned process to meet or exceed Entergy's stage gate process and project management standards.

Role-specific Focus Areas

Support and co-lead (with Hiring Manager) process enhancement initiatives including updates to historical benchmarking process, risk management process, owner’s schedule template, cost and schedule basis documents and the lessons learned process. As enhancement initiatives conclude, the role will be transitioned into a project development PCM role to support medium to long term development goals for an expansive portfolio of gas power projects.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Optimize project management and project controls processes to support effective development of major capital projects.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in the various disciplines of project management and control, and ensure compliance with Entergy's SGP and project management standards.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management (or related field) OR equivalent/related work experience.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

  • 6 years minimum capital project management and/or project control experience. Utility capital project experience preferred.
  • Desired: Experience in the management and control of large, complex capital projects with an owner, EPC or engineering firm .

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Of The Position

  • Knowledge and experience in the management and control of large, complex utility capital projects.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

  • None

Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans

Job Function: Professional

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 3

Req ID: 123423

Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: 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.

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.

Accessibility: 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 here 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.

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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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 HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

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.

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