Entergy · 1 day ago
Director, Capital Projects (Project Controls)
The Woodlands, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expEntergy is a provider of essential services, and they are seeking a Director of Capital Projects to oversee project control management for major capital projects. This role involves ensuring projects are executed safely, on budget, and in compliance with regulations while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and leading a project controls team.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Develops a powerful project team that is totally focused on Project Centrism and Control; understands the requirements and contributions of critical team positions and that of the contract partner’s leadership team
Has a deep understanding of project controls and is capable of monitoring progress along the critical path and other key milestones throughout the project life cycle
Understands the role of the Utility in the project development process and the role of the Public Utility Commission on self-build viability
Manages the development of the project vision and execution philosophy, along with deliverables necessary to progress a project through the Stage Gate Process
Develops critical relationships with Power Generation, Transmission and other key stakeholders that allows incumbent to work systematically and integrate their project with the wider Entergy
Full understanding of the contractual aspects of their project and the need to create a Partnering relationship with the Contract Partner
Constantly works effectively to negotiate and resolve contract challenges
To achieve continuous improvement, incumbent will consistently benchmark opportunities to utilize the Power OneTeam to collectively assure that performance testing, commissioning, and training of the Power Generation team is continuously exceeding existing practices
Maintains a roster of contract project control personnel for executing project control activities for major projects
This position is required to collaborate with the various HR groups to implement DIB initiatives across the project team
Mentorship and development of their team and the individual team members. Assures that the IDPs of each team member is complete and moving forward
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Engineering Discipline, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management or applicable course of study or equivalent work experience
10 years plus power generation capital project development and management experience
Utility capital project experience essential
Leadership skills responsible for helping Program Team Lead and/or Project Control Managers lead project teams toward corrective action and better performance
Collaborate with project teams and other departments to achieve common goals
Responsible for training project control team members and leaders
Support and development of strategic initiatives that support the organization's progression along the Path to Premier utility
Proven ability to find solutions to technical issues, customer service issues and other challenges that arise in the workplace
Superior communication skills to enable clear communication with customers and other employees
Clearly explain technical information to customers, team members and other employees
Listen to customers and employees to understand their needs and expectations
Superior knowledge and experience in the field of project controls and project management
Expert in project controls and project management and construction management control fundamentals
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering and technology for utility design and construction
Application of principles, techniques and procedures to the design, construction, commissioning and operations of electric utility infrastructure
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of utility facilities
Expert knowledge of scheduling, cost control, and risk management
Expert knowledge of scheduling software packages and related analytics
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Preferred
Certifications from PMI and/or AACEi
Ability to provide guidance on Project Controls by mentoring and providing regular feedback on project performance
Recommend changes in organizational structure, process, or procedures based on analysis of findings
Participate in meetings with customers to discuss project objectives, budgets, timelines, and deliverables
Conduct interviews with customers to gather information about their needs and desires for a project's outcome
Perform analyses of data collected from surveys or interviews to identify trends or opportunities for improvement
Assist in developing proposals for new projects based on customer requests
Providing consulting services to project control managers by identifying problems and recommending solutions
Company
Entergy
At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3B2025-03-17Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
1985-05-03IPO
Leadership Team
Drew Marsh
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
John O. Hudson III
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