Construction Project Manager

Vistra Corp.; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is seeking a Project Manager in Collinsville, Illinois. The role involves planning and executing construction projects for the Vistra fleet, including thermal and renewable energy technologies. The successful candidate will lead teams, negotiate contracts, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Qualified candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and an engineering degree. This role requires strong leadership skills and may involve frequent travel along with irregular hours.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in power generation operations, maintenance, engineering, budgeting, contractor management.
• Preferred experience in Thermal Power Plant project execution.
• Will manage other project managers, construction managers and/or design/field engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead large scale projects from early conception to final completion.
• Negotiate Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts.
• Plan construction activities for each project in accordance with Vistra standards.
• Resolve disputes from third-party providers or within Vistra.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Creative problem solving

Team building

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of construction projects for the Vistra fleet, which includes thermal, solar, energy storage, and other technologies Luminant may develop. The Project Manager provides leadership and direction of all construction activities, oversees Contractor management and collaborates with Vistra Project Managers/Engineers/Commissioning Managers to ensure safe, on-time and on-budget project completion in accordance with design specifications and Vistra fleet standards. Depending on the size/scale of a particular project, the Project Manager may have project manager(s), construction site managers, and/or design/field engineer(s) as direct reports. During the construction phase of a project, the Project Manager must have a strong onsite presence from project mobilization until the project has achieved substantial completion.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Lead large scale projects from early conception to final completion.
• Lead the negotiation of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts.
• Plan construction activities for each project in accordance with Vistra standards, and development of construction standards where needed.
• Provide appropriate staffing to perform all construction activities.
• Develop site-specific project execution plans and action item trackers.
• Resolve disputes arising from third‑party providers or from within Vistra.
• Ensure construction contract deliverables are interpreted and executed on‑time, on‑budget and within safety and performance requirements.
• Effectively collaborate with Vistra support functions and external business partners.
• Effectively administer company policies, labor agreements, and work rules.
• Represent Vistra in legal affairs as needed to support and protect Company interests.
• Work with Vistra Commissioning Manager to ensure all performance tests are completed and Final Completion obtained.
• Develop and support documentation turnover from contractors during commissioning.
• Assemble Release to Operations package and close out execution plan.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Preferred experience in Thermal Power Plant project execution.
• 10+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering, budgeting, contractor management).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, creative problem solving and team building.
• Occasional long, irregular hours. May often require the employee to work in excess of 12 hours per day and in excess of seven (7) consecutive days. This position requires frequent travel and/or long‑term assignments away from home.
• Experience in managing large contract scope.
• Engineering Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Will manage other project managers, construction managers and/or design/field engineers.

Key Metrics

• Meet or exceed all annual business objectives – including but not limited to:
  • Safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
  • Production: Direct Construction activities to meet corporate goals and objectives related to renewables growth.
  • Successful delivery of renewables projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets.