Power Plant Construction Project Manager

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

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction projects across the Vistra fleet, including thermal, solar, and energy storage technologies.

The role requires onsite leadership from mobilization through substantial completion, with direct oversight of project managers, site managers, and design/field engineers as needed. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience, an engineering degree, and a demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in power generation operations, maintenance, engineering, budgeting, and contractor management.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal skills and problem solving.
• Willing to travel and work long hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale Vistra construction projects from conception to completion.
• Negotiate EPC contracts and plan construction activities to Vistra standards.
• Provide staffing and develop site execution plans and trackers.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with safety and performance compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners; manage contractors and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Contract management

EPC contracts

Staffing

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