Nuclear EPC Project Lead

Vistra Corp; Ohio; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Perry, Ohio, seeks a Project Manager to lead small to large O&M and Capital projects, maintaining scope, schedule, and budget while building a high-performing project team.

The role covers requirements definition through deployment, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, and coordination with engineering, operations, and maintenance to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery and readiness for turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with 8–10 years leading projects.
• CAPM or PMP certification recommended / within 2 years of PM role.
• Strong schedule and budget discipline in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for major projects within an EPC delivery model.
• Oversee EPC performance and hold contractors to obligations across phases.
• Track financials, validate invoices and progress payments.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders clearly.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and security.
• Escalate challenges and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Develop and maintain high-quality project management documentation.
• Function as PM for projects outside the EPC scope.

Skills

Strong communication

Schedule & budget discipline

Leadership & team development

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (relevant field)

CAPM/PMP certification (or within 2 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Perry, Ohio, seeks a Project Manager to lead small to large O&M and Capital projects, maintaining scope, schedule, and budget while building a high-performing project team.

The role covers requirements definition through deployment, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, and coordination with engineering, operations, and maintenance to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery and readiness for turnover.