Associate Manager, Preconstruction & Engineering

TXU Retail Services Company; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TXU Retail Services Company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee pre-construction aspects of various energy projects in Irving, Texas. The ideal candidate will lead development stages, conduct cost analysis, and manage engineering support for projects. Candidates should have over 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in project management for utility-scale renewables, and excel in communication and technical explanation.

The role includes managing equipment specifications, coordinating site surveys, and supporting internal teams with RFP responses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management in construction or engineering.
• Experience with pre-construction engineering in utility-scale renewables.
• Ability to work with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage preconstruction services from early development through construction.
• Conduct critical issues analysis to de-risk projects early.
• Ensure project estimates and designs meet objectives before construction handoff.

Skills

Project management

Construction engineering

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Technical explanation

Education

BS in Engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for managing and overseeing the pre-construction aspects of simple cycle gas turbines, combined cycle gas turbines, other thermal technologies, high-voltage transmission lines (gen-tie and switchyard), utility scale solar, and energy storage projects or other Vistra’s power development projects with some supervision. Lead projects through development stages including completing cost analysis, budgetary estimates, and managing preliminary engineering for projects. In collaboration with construction and commissioning teams, provide technical support for EPC pricing and contracting efforts, if necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage preconstruction services for projects from early development through start of construction.
• Conduct critical issues/fatal flaw analysis and systematically de-risk projects throughout the development process.
• Develop and execute pre‑construction and engineering scope of work.
• Coordinate major equipment specification with internal engineering teams and lead procurement efforts for long‑lead materials.
• Coordinate environmental site surveys, internal environmental reviews, and obtain environmental agency approvals.
• Coordinate site technical surveys including geotechnical, topography, and ALTA/boundary surveys.
• Manage external engineering resources to complete project design phase engineering and coordinate internal engineering reviews.
• Support internal teams for customer RFP responses and EPC RFP activities.
• Support construction teams in resolving design and/or constructability challenges.
• Obtain necessary pre‑construction permits such as zoning, special/conditional use, building, and road use agreements.
• Develop project estimates (Class 5, 4, 3–).
• Ensure preliminary design, costs, schedules, and other relevant information are completed per project objectives prior to handoff for construction activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in project management in construction, engineering or directly related field.
• Experience with pre‑construction engineering, project development, and management, preferably within utility‑scale renewables.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to explain engineering requirements to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• High level of expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information.
• BS in Engineering preferred; high school diploma or equivalent acceptable.
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills.
• Occasional travel required.

Key Metrics

• Review and address up‑front construction and execution related issues early in the project life cycle to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate and communicate with key stakeholders and other internal business functions within Vistra.

Location

Irving, Texas

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.