Manager, Capital Projects

Job title: Manager, Capital Projects

About the Role Entergy seeks a Manager, Capital Projects to lead a dynamic team in executing a multibillion-dollar capital program focused on transmission and distribution resiliency. This onsite role requires strategic leadership and governance of scope, cost, schedule, and risk while collaborating with internal and external resources to deliver results that meet regulatory and company objectives. The position calls for an influential leader capable of driving cost efficiency and ensuring high-quality execution.

What You'll Do

• Build and manage partnerships with internal/external resources to manage and deliver program results.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance.
• Oversee the capital portfolio, ensuring alignment with company goals and strategic objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of project managers responsible for the execution of capital projects within the portfolio.
• Manage program scope, budget, schedule, and risk to deliver superior results.
• Track program costs across contractors to drive cost competitiveness and obtain the best value for customers.
• Establish, track, and report KPIs to measure the success of program execution and portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, finance, and operations teams to prioritize capital projects based on business needs and resources.
• Ensure internal/external compliance with applicable regulations, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in project management processes.
• Provide guidance and support to direct reports on technical, operational, and strategic aspects of the program.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure delivery within program expectations.
• Develop and implement project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Monitor contractor performance in safety, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Provide coaching to ensure safe behavior and adherence to safety rules.
• Establish/track leading indicators to ensure safety is considered in design and implementation for contractors, Entergy project team members, and end users.
• Mentor and build organizational knowledge to achieve program results.
• Lead the team to develop and execute projects in accordance with corporate standards, guidelines, policies, and processes.
• Ensure team members fulfill their responsibilities.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and coordination to internal and external organizations providing services for distribution and transmission projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including distribution and transmission engineering, Right of Way, and construction suppliers.
• Lead the team in developing construction plans, including work sequence, outages and resource requirements.
• Work with supply chain for procurement of major materials and participate on buyers team and vendor selection.
• Interface with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies regarding project needs where appropriate.
• Fulfill role as Contract Manager or Owner's Representative as defined in the project contract.
• Administrates the contract and issues formal correspondence to Contractors in accordance with corporate standards and guidelines.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business (or related field) OR 4 years equivalent/related work experience in lieu of a degree. Advanced Degree preferred.
• Minimum experience: 10 years of related experience.
• Desired qualifications: 10 years with at least 5 years of Distribution, Substation, or Transmission experience. Field Experience preferred.
• Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities: Expert in project and construction management fundamentals; knowledge of applying engineering science and technology to transmission lines and substations; knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of power transmission facilities; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certifications: PMP Certification desirable.
• Travel: 25% to 50%.
• Regulatory interface: Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies.
• Location: Primary location at The Woodlands, TX; other locations include Little Rock, AR; Baton Rouge/New Orleans, LA; Beaumont, TX.

Nice to Have

• PMP Certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary information not disclosed in posting.
• Relocation option: Level I.