Entergy · 8 hours ago
Director, Real Estate & Facilities
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expEntergy is a leading utility company focused on delivering sustainable value to its stakeholders. The Director of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities will oversee the planning, execution, and management of Entergy’s real estate and facilities portfolio, enabling growth through strategic infrastructure development for large-scale projects.
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Responsibilities
Lead a team of approximately 800 direct and indirect employees managing a portfolio of ~500 properties totaling over 5 million square feet, primarily across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Texas
Drive real estate strategies for large-scale customer projects that require significant land and power infrastructure
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to coordinate zoning, permitting, and infrastructure planning efforts
Lead cross-functional efforts to streamline land acquisition, right-of-way procurement, substation siting, and easement approvals
Oversee all real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, land swaps, and joint-use agreements
Strategically plan and optimize the company’s owned and leased real estate portfolio to enhance long-term value and operational readiness
Direct planning, modernization, and day-to-day operations of Entergy’s internal facilities (offices, service centers, critical infrastructure), ensuring alignment with resiliency, safety, sustainability, and regulatory objectives
Lead infrastructure capital planning and oversee major capital projects including new construction, renovations, and relocations
Serve as a thought leader in workplace strategy, focusing on hybrid work models, employee experience, and space optimization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred
15+ years of relevant professional experience, including leadership of large-scale, complex real estate portfolios
Proven, high-energy leader with demonstrated success across operations, capital programs, renovations, and critical facility management
Deep expertise in corporate real estate and facilities operations with a strong customer focus
Strategic thinker with a track record of setting vision, driving performance, and delivering measurable results
Experienced navigating and influencing within complex, matrixed organizations
Strong cost management mindset with a focus on operational efficiency and transformation
Effective at fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence
Ability to influence across all organizational levels with sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills
Results-oriented leader with a passion for creating value for stakeholders
Preferred
Strong business and financial acumen; experience in the utilities sector is a plus
Ability to quickly grasp and contribute to broader business issues
Respected and trusted leader with a track record of execution and achievement
Skilled in organizational assessment, problem-solving, and developing practical, scalable solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, manage large-scale projects, and deliver outcomes under tight deadlines
Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through
Expertise in real estate negotiation and transaction management
Deep understanding of land valuation, economic development, and utility infrastructure planning
Ability to thrive in a highly regulated environment and manage complex stakeholder relationships
Company
Entergy
At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life.
10001+ employees
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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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