Senior Energy Construction Project Manager (EPC)

Vistra Corporate Services Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra in Cincinnati seeks a Senior Project Manager to plan and execute construction projects across the Vistra fleet, including thermal, solar, energy storage, and other technologies. You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee contractor management, and collaborate with engineers and commissioning managers to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery per design specs and Vistra standards.

This role requires on-site presence during mobilization through substantial completion, with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Contractor Management

Team Building

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Vistra in Cincinnati seeks a Senior Project Manager to plan and execute construction projects across the Vistra fleet, including thermal, solar, energy storage, and other technologies. You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee contractor management, and collaborate with engineers and commissioning managers to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery per design specs and Vistra standards.

This role requires on-site presence during mobilization through substantial completion, with