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Capital Projects Manager (Renew)

Entergy


Job Location:

New Orleans, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 September 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 8 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:Capital Projects Manager (Renew)

PS Job Title: Capital Projects Manager (Renew)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

**Please note this position may be filled at multiple site locations within Entergys Territory**

**This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.**

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

The Capital Project Manager within the Power Generation (PGEN) Project Management Organization leads the planning development and execution of large capital projects across Entergys generation fleet with a focus on solar battery energy storage systems (BESS) and capacityuprate initiatives. This role is responsible for delivering complex multidisciplinary projects safely on schedule and within approved budgets while ensuring technical quality strong stakeholder alignment and compliance with all regulatory and corporate requirements.



JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Promote safe behavior and adherence to safety rules; lead the team to establish leading indicators so safety is considered in all aspects of design and implementation.
  • Defines the project organization structure required for the project and identifies the technical skills required to achieve project goals.
  • Supports procurement activities including bid evaluations vendor selection and negotiation of project contracts.
  • Lead the project team to develop and execute assignments in accordance with the applicable corporate standards guidelines policies and processes. Ensures that team members fulfill the responsibilities as required of their roles.
  • Conduct risk identification and mitigation planning including cost schedule technical environmental and regulatory risks.
  • Direct development and oversight of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
  • Coordinate with functional departments to achieve corporate standards and budget/timeline requirements. Turn over completed equipment/systems to Operations with documentation training and instructions.
  • Navigates the project through the Entergy Stage Gate Process (SGP) and coordinate activities to meet the requirements of Entergys SGP deliverables including Project Execution Plans cost estimates project schedules risk registers and lessons learned.
  • Acts as Contract Manager for large EPC contracts and other contractual agreements. Monitors contractor(s) performance in project safety scope schedule cost quality of work contract change request and compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Maintains strong project controls including progress tracking change management and timely reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Provide clear timely and accurate status reports and presentations. Identify issues that could impact performance; make timely decisions and escalate matters beyond authority promptly.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors contractors and internal stakeholders; negotiate contracts; oversee procurement and vendor selection; monitor contractor performance to ensure quality and adherence to expectations.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement; mentor project managers and team members; use project management tools/technology to organize track and report progress; communicate plans progress and results to stakeholders including senior leadership; coordinate handoffs and process alignment across departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Masters degree in Engineering Project Management or Business Administration preferred.


Minimum experience required of the position

  • 10 years experience managing capital projects in power generation utilities industrial facilities or related sectors.
  • 10 years of experience in large-scale capital project management is preferred.

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position

  • History of safe performance active safety involvement and participation and strong desire for a safer workplace.
  • Experience with reviewing executing and managing large EPC contracts.
  • Knowledge of processes and key performance indicators for capital projects process planning and asset management.
  • Strong contract negotiation conflict resolution problem solving team building interpersonal and group communication skills.
  • Planning/Organization/Time Management skills
  • Project risk identification mitigation and management skills.
  • Ability to influence and motivate others.
  • Written report and presentation proficiency; strong computer skills (Microsoft Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
  • Proficiency with project controls and earned value management (EVM); ability to interpret cost reports and performance metrics.
  • Advanced scheduling skills using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
  • Experience with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) commissioning/turnover and change management.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to plant and project sites as needed.


Any certificates licenses etc. required for the position

Desired: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

Primary Location: Louisiana-New OrleansTexas : The Woodlands
Arkansas : Little Rock
Louisiana : New Orleans
Mississippi : Jackson

Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124376
PS Job Title: Capital Projects Manager (Renew)

Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere to view the EEO 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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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.


Required Experience:

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