Construction Process Director

TXU Retail Services Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TXU Energy seeks a Construction Process Director to lead project control processes and assure construction quality across electric generation projects. This leadership role requires a strong background in engineering and extensive construction management experience, preferably with large projects exceeding $200M.

With emphasis on combined cycle power plant development, the director will develop metrics for project health and implement comprehensive contract strategies. This position emphasizes safety, compliance, and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive project and construction management experience on heavy industrial projects.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary project controls organizations.
• Experience in the power, oil & gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of project controls processes.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive suite of project metrics.
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures for construction phases.

Skills

Leadership in project controls

Construction quality assurance

Contract strategy development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management or Industrial Science

MBA or PMP preferred

Job description

Construction Process Director – Job Summary

The Construction Process Director is a leadership role within the Construction organization of Vistra, a Fortune500 Independent Power Producer, accountable for leading a team through the full lifecycle integration of project controls, construction quality assurance, and contract strategy across electric generation projects, with emphasis on combined cycle power plant development, construction and commissioning.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of project controls processes, frameworks, and governance standards across the capital project portfolio.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive suite of project metrics – including KPIs, earned value metrics, SPI, and CPI – to provide real‑time visibility into project health.
• Develop, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures governing all phases of construction, including civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and commissioning activities.
• Lead the development of comprehensive contract strategies for capital projects, including scope packaging decisions, contract type selection (lump sum, cost‑reimbursable, unit rate, EPC, EPCM) and bid/award strategies aligned with project risk profiles and market conditions.

Key Metrics

• Meet or exceed all annual business objectives – safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Build and implement systems supporting construction activities to meet corporate goals related to growth.
• Successful delivery of projects to Operations within established financial and production performance targets.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management or Industrial Science from an accredited institution.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or PMP preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive project and/or construction management experience on heavy industrial projects, with a track record of delivering projects exceeding $200M in total installed cost.
• Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary project controls organizations on EPC or large construction‑managed projects in the power, oil & gas, petrochemical or related heavy industrial sectors.
• Prior experience working for or directly supporting an Independent Power Producer (IPP), utility, EPC firm or energy developer in a corporate capital projects role.

Vistra is an equal opportunity employer. We consider race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in all aspects of employment.

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