Project Manager - Construction

Vistra Corporate Services Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Cincinnati, Ohio to oversee planning and execution of construction projects for the Vistra fleet, including renewable technologies. The role requires leadership, contractor management, and collaboration to ensure projects are completed safely and on budget.

Qualified candidates will have at least 10 years of relevant experience and an Engineering degree. Additional responsibilities include resolving disputes and ensuring contractual deliverables meet safety and performance requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in power generation operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor management.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, interpersonal skills, and communication.
• Willingness to work long hours and travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Lead large scale projects from early conception to final completion.
• Negotiate Engineering Procurement and Construction contracts.
• Develop site-specific project execution plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Building

Education

Engineering Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior 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 Senior 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 Senior 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 Senior Project Manager must be onsite from mobilization until the project has achieved substantial completion.

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.

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 develop construction standards where needed.
• Provide appropriate staffing to perform all construction activities.
• Develop site‑specific project execution plans and action item trackers.
• Implement Vistra fleet standards for construction.
• 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

• 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.