Entergy
Manager, Construction
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Job Title: Manager, Construction
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC
Job Summary/Purpose
Manages all large distribution construction projects in the state with company and contractor resources. Manage workload, resources and budgets. Support employees with internal company applications, knowledge of company procedures/standards, pre-design, pre-construction meetings, engineering drawings, job site inspections, assessing/resolving unforeseen conditions during construction, overseeing that work conforms with current contracts, construction standards, and a safe work environment. Manage distribution contract and bid process to support the safest and most cost-effective contractors on the property.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Manage, direct and lead day-to-day operations of construction supervisors, operations coordinators, administrative assistants, Entergy Linemen, and Line contractor employees.
- Manage and match resources and budgets for compliance with company goals at local and state levels and assist in planning and scheduling construction projects. Provide input on capital improvement plans and budgets. Prioritize large construction projects to meet customer commitments and Asset Management Reliability and Infrastructure goals. Interfaces closely with Major Accounts and Customer Service groups on large revenue, highway DOT projects.
- Manage and oversee contracts between company and contractor providers. This includes performance, safety, RFP, bid submittals/evaluations, ceiling limit management, specifications, pricing structure, etc. Requires extensive interaction with Supply Chain, Legal, Safety, Training, and Financial departments.
- Act as liaison between construction department and other departments on all matters regarding construction activities involving Safety, Reliability, and service delivery customer issues with staff, external customers, and supporting organizations - including Engineering, asset planning, Transmission/Substation Grid organization, distribution operations center, customer service centers, standards, and procurement.
- Ensure loss control policy and safe work practices are understood and followed by all employees and contractors with a focus on target zero accidents. Maintain and enforce departmental rules and regulations in accordance with personnel rules, regulations, and policies. Perform employee evaluations. Provide the support, possible training, communications, and direction to support a safe productive performance of distribution line contractors.
- Provide the support, training, communications, and tools required to ensure the safe productive performance of subordinates while promoting positive morale, empowerment, and customer satisfaction. Resolve customer complaints on assigned construction projects. This position is responsible in Entergy's ICS as 'State Resource Section Chief' for major events and is key for responding to minor storm events. Coordinates state response for travel teams. Actively participate and serve as a voting member of the System Contractor Safety Council and Distribution Contractor SAB.
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Minimum Requirements
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum Experience: 3 years of operational supervisory/management experience with a degree or 6 years of operational supervisory and/or management experience without a degree.
- Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience in managing/executing capital and/or O&M projects; thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong analysis and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; self-starter, independent worker, self-motivator; strong computer skills.
- Certificates, Licenses, etc.: None
Primary Location: Arkansas-Little Rock, Arkansas: Conway, Arkansas: Hot Springs, Arkansas: Little Rock, Arkansas: Pine Bluff, Arkansas: Searcy
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125061
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here 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.
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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 Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility:
Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process, please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested, and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
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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Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
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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