Support the creation and maintenance of integrated master schedules. Review and publish monthly reporting.
Collaborate with project teams to manage risk registers, develop mitigation plans, administer the change management process, track approved project changes, and maintain accurate contingency analysis documentation.
Coordinate closely with EPC contractors, various vendors, consultants, project teams and internal stakeholders to validate cost, schedule, and risk to ensure contract adherence and the production of quality reporting models which accurately support current project performance.
Identifies gaps in Entergy's project control environment and takes proactive steps to implement improvements and strengthen controls.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
7 years of Mega Project Experience (upwards $500M), Major Capital Project (project execution) experience and/or some experience leading a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.
Preferred: experience in both Owner and Contractor roles.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position
Expert knowledge of the fundamentals of scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
Primavera P6
Monte Carlo simulations (such as Crystal Ball)
Acumen Fuse
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
Cost Accounting Softwares
PMIS tools
Superior skills in Microsoft 365 applications, specifically Excel
Moderate knowledge of Power BI
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Certifications
Preferred: Any of the following: PMP, PMI-CP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, AACEi-CCP, AACEi-EVP, AACEi-PSP, or AACEi-PRMP Certification(s)
- Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : Woodlands || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson
- Job Function: Corporate
- FLSA Status: Professional
- Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
- Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
- Number of Openings: 1
- Req ID: 124940
- PS Job Title: Manager, Project Controls
- Travel Percentage:25% to 50%
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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.
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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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EEI Testing
One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and Pre-employment Testing: of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, numberLogon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.
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.
