Construction Manager

Vistra Corp; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company seeks a Construction Manager to oversee field issues from ground breaking to commercial operation for diverse projects including thermal, solar, and energy storage. You will supervise the EPC contractor to ensure safety, on-time, and on-budget completion per Vistra fleet standards.

Responsibilities include managing site budgets, timelines, instrumenting reports, and coordinating with engineers and operations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of power generation, construction or equivalent energy industry experience
• 10+ years in Construction Management on large power plant projects
• Knowledge of ANSI, ACI, NEC standards
• Ability to manage large contract scope
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of construction project at the site including budgets and schedules
• Prepare cost estimates and work timetables for scope not in EPC contract
• Interpret EPC contract and work with main contractor through operation
• Report progress and budget matters to management
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors and operations staff on site
• Review and justify monthly EPC contractor invoices
• Respond to delays and emergencies and coordinate with Owner's Engineers for RFIs
• Ensure compliance with building and safety codes and regulations
• Assist with plant turnover by operations staff

Skills

Construction management

Budget management

Schedule management

Quality standards

Contract management

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

College degree or certifications

Job description

Job Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for all field related issues of Vistra’s construction projects, from breaking ground to commercial operation, which includes thermal, solar, energy storage, and other renewable technologies Vistra may develop. The Construction Manager will be responsible for oversight of the 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 be responsible for all field related issues for the project from breaking ground to commercial operation. The Construction Manager will be responsible for oversight of the EPC contractor during all aspects of the project and ensure all Vistra responsibilities are met on schedule during construction.

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
• 10+ Years in Construction Management in large power plant projects
• 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

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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.