Construction Manager

Vistra Corp.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. seeks a Construction Manager to lead field operations for diverse energy projects, including solar, storage, fossil, and more.

You will oversee EPC contractors, manage safety, cost, and schedule, and ensure project alignment with Vistra standards from groundbreaking to commercial operation. The role requires extensive power generation experience, strong contract management, and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on-site.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of power generation, construction or equivalent energy industry experience.
• Experience in project management roles on large-scale energy projects.
• Knowledge of quality and safety standards (ANSI, NEC, etc.).
• Ability to manage large contract scopes and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction at the project site, managing budgets, schedules, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Interpret EPC contracts and coordinate with the main contractor through commercial operation.
• Approve monthly invoices and report progress to management.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and operations staff to ensure timely project turnover.

Skills

Power generation

Project management

Contract management

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

College degree/certs

Job description

Job Summary

The Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for all field related issues of construction projects, from breaking ground to commercial operation, for the Vistra fleet, which includes solar, energy storage, fossil and other technologies Vistra may develop. The CM will be responsible for oversight of the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor during all aspects of the project to ensure safe, on-time and on-budget project completion in accordance with design specifications and Vistra fleet standards.

The construction manager will report to the construction site on a daily basis and serve as the single point of contact for the EPC contractor. The CM will be responsible for oversite of safety, quality, cost, schedule, and environmental compliance during all aspects of the project. The CM will manage scopes of work that are Vistra's responsibilities during construction, ensuring they met the overall objectives of the project.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Manage all aspects of construction project at the project site including budgets and schedules. Ensure all safety protocols and procedures are followed and maintained.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables for any scope of work not included in the EPC contract
• Interpret and understand the main EPC contract and technical information to work with main contractor through commercial operation
• Report work progress and budget matters to management via standard processes and procedures
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors and the operations team at site (if applicable)
• Work with main EPC contractor to understand schedule and justify percent complete
• Understand and approve monthly invoices from the EPC contractor for payment. Communicate with executive management using weekly and monthly reports
• Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems and coordinate with Owner’s Engineers to answer any RFI’s from the contractor
• Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations
• Work with operations staff for plant turnover

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• 6+ years of power generation, construction or equivalent energy industry experience, prior experience in a project management
• Construction Management in large power plant projects (fossil and/or renewables)
• Knowledge in Quality Standards (ANSI, ACI, NEC, etc.)
• Ability to manage large contract scope
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics

• Utilize sound judgement and construction expertise to understand key deliverables in the EPC contract and interface directly with contractor on all contract needs including working with the EPC contractor to ensure the project is on schedule and under budget
• The position will require the ability to manage and coordinate multiple groups of the project from operations staff to the Owner’s Engineer (OE) to ensure all deliverables are met
• Manage OE to coordinate drawing reviews and RFIs
• Manage and negotiate all change orders to remain within budget