Job Information
Entergy Project Control Specialist in Eudora, Arkansas
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy. This posting is to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s) become available.
Job Summary/Purpose
Individual shall have demonstrated skill in project controls obtained through working on Utility Infrastructure projects.
Supports Project Management team as needed to ensure successful execution of assigned projects by developing and maintaining project reporting, performing project assurance, and delivering cost and schedule certainty.
Supports and provides guidance associated with the governance process for Entergy's Stage Gate Process (SGP) and project management standards ensuring standardization and continuous improvement in project delivery across Entergy's Business Units.
Promotes safe behavior and adherence to the safety rules on the project.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Provides guidance in the various disciplines of project management and control by applying fundamental schedule and cost control techniques.
Performs rigorous and independent project assessments of projects within Entergy's project portfolio to ensure compliance with Entergy's SGP and project management standards; serves as a SGP Gate Reviewer.
Conducts training on the Entergy SGP, project management standards/implementation guides and various project controls disciplines, such as Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA).
Assists in the performance of analysis, optimization, and reporting on Entergy project portfolio including assessments of risk associated with completing planned scopes of work according to multi-year budget plans.
Support in the development and maintenance of project schedules, plans, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Identify, analyze and document project schedule and cost variances between planned and earned/actual progress and conclude on possible impacts.
Supports the SGP Gate Reviewer analysis by providing data on cost, schedule, progress, risk and processes.
Provide analysis of contractor schedule data to identify key project issues, verify contractor progress, and review their performance trends; support Project Admin and Accounting in review of contractor’s invoices
Collaborates with the project manager and other project team members to identify, characterize and document project risks in a risk register and develops mitigation plans in accordance with the Standards.
Takes direction and provides support from project leadership in order to ensure quality cost, schedule, risk management, change management, contract management and reporting.
Facilitate and manage the Change Management process and document clearly throughout the project lifecycle; documents and tracks approved project changes.
Implement best practices of project management and controls principles on projects of varying segmentations and types of contracts.
Creates project portfolio performance metrics and reports performance.
Work is performed in both an office setting and in field conditions.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum education required of the position
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management (or related field) OR 6 years equivalent/related work experience (in addition to the Minimum Experience requirement) in leu of a degree.
Minimum experience required of the position
4 years minimum capital project management and/or project control experience with project controls focus. Utility capital project experience essential.
Desired: Project controls experience on large scale capital projects.
Desired: Experience of project controls implemented on projects executed under various types of contract agreements including EPC. Both contractor and owner construction project controls experience.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position
Behavioral
- Ability to work well in team environment, be a self starter, and have a strong work ethic.
Technical
Able to create project and portfolio performance metrics using standardized project dashboards and reports.
Utilize schedule software such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, Acumen Fuse, Risk Analysis.
Assists in the performance of analysis, optimization, and reporting on Entergy project(s) including assessments of risk, cost, and schedule associated with completing planned scopes of work according to multi-year budget plans.
Utilizes project management and project controls expertise as well as business acumen and experience to provide SME-level project management, controls, and business case guidance to project team members across Entergy’s business units.
Demonstrable experience in working on construction site, engineering office, fabrication sites, etc. to support project teams.
Demonstrates experience in working with EPC Contracts.
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal skills.
Functional
- Cost, Schedule, Reporting Change Management, Contract Management and Risk Management Skills.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position
Preferred: Certifications from PMI and/or AACEi
Other Attributes
Functional Knowledge: Requires comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own discipline and knowledge of others.
Business Expertise: Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within other business functions.
Problem Solving: Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources.
Impact: Impacts the business results of a sub-function by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans. Guided by functional business plans.
Interpersonal Skills: Influences others internally and externally, including senior leaders.
Working Conditions/Essential Functions/Physical Requirements
Ability to perform field walkdown observations/inspection on foot across moderate to rough terrain.
Ability to lift 25lbs overhead.
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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Job Function : Professional
FLSA Status : Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings : 1
Req ID: 118260
Travel Percentage :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEI page, or see statements below.
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.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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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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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
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.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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