Senior Manager, Capital Projects
EntergyRidgeland, Mississippi, United States
Good fit if
- You have 15+ years of experience.
- You can travel 50 to 75% of the time.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- EPC Contracts
- Project Management
- Capital Projects
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent work experience); 15+ years of experience in construction management, engineering, and/or power plant operations and maintenance; experience with EPC contracts; excellent written and verbal communication skills; understanding of business processes and management principles.
About this role
Senior Manager overseeing capital projects ($250M+) at Entergy nuclear and fossil power plants. Responsible for project delivery with cost and schedule certainty while maintaining safety and quality excellence. Leads cross-functional teams through Entergy's Stage Gate Process, manages EPC contracts, and serves as Owner's Representative.
Responsibilities
- Promote safe behavior and establish leading indicators to ensure safety is integrated into all design and implementation phases
- Ensure contract scope includes appropriate safety deliverables and requirements
- Identify technical skills needed and work with management to assign qualified team members
- Mentor, coach, and develop project team members throughout the project lifecycle
- Serve as Contract Manager or Owner's Representative and administer all project contracts
- Issue formal correspondence to contractors and manage contractor performance
- Navigate projects through Entergy Stage Gate Process and coordinate required deliverables
- Deliver projects with cost and schedule certainty; identify and mitigate risks
- Provide clear, timely, and accurate project status reports to management
- Monitor contractor performance in safety, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual compliance
Preferred qualifications
Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Location, schedule, and travel
Onsite in Ridgeland/Jackson, Mississippi; 50–75% travel required
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