Sr. Manager, Preconstruction & Engineering

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company in Irving, Texas seeks a Sr. Manager, Preconstruction & Engineering to independently manage pre-construction for utility-scale solar, transmission lines, and energy storage projects.

Leads FEL 2 and FEL 3, develops scope, cost estimates for EPC, and guides preliminary engineering for projects. You will coordinate with construction and commissioning teams, oversee environmental surveys and permitting, manage internal/external engineering resources, and ensure

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in construction or engineering.
• Experience with pre-construction engineering and project development initiatives such as site layout/optimization and procurement/contracting.
• Strong ability to analyze problems, influence change, and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute FEL scope of work for projects.
• Lead pre-construction services from early development through start of construction.
• Coordinate environmental surveys and obtain environmental agency approvals.
• Manage procurement efforts for long lead materials and EPC interfaces.
• Ensure preliminary design, costs, schedules, and information align with project objectives before handoff to construction.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Sr. Manager, Preconstruction & EngineeringApply: Irving, Texas: Full time: Posted Today: 40016571If 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**Independently responsible for managing and overseeing all the pre-construction aspects of utility scale solar, high-voltage transmission lines (gen-tie and switchyard), and energy storage projects or other Vistra’s power development projects. Lead projects through FEL 2 and FEL 3 including completing cost analysis, budgetary estimates for EPC, as well as managing execution of preliminary engineering for projects. In collaboration with construction and commissioning team, leads development of scope of work and RFP, if necessary.**Job Description**## **Key Accountabilities**Directly or through others:·Responsible for developing and execution FEL scope of work. Support construction team in development of project scope of work and exhibits in support of EPC procurement.·Responsible for managing preconstruction services for projects starting in the early development phase through the start of construction·Responsible for the critical issues analysis and systematically de-risking the project throughout the FEL process.·Responsible for submitting Supply chain the main equipment supplies requirements – Leads procurement efforts for long lead materials·Responsible for coordination of environmental site surveys, coordinating internal environmental reviews, and obtaining environmental agency approvals.·Oversee review of the preliminary engineering designs for renewable projects·Responsible for coordination of site surveys including geotechnical, topography, and ALTA surveys·Manage internal and external engineering resources in the early development of renewable power plant designs·Ensure engineering and preconstruction activities are in alignment with optimized energy production models. Responsible for developing project estimates (Class 5, 4 and 3-)·Support internal teams for customer RFP responses and EPC RFP activities·Facilitate and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and engineering firms during all phases of bidding, analysis and estimating processes.·Support construction teams in resolving design and or constructability challenges·Responsible for obtaining required pre-construction permits such as zoning, building, road use, etc.·Responsible for ensuring preliminary design, costs, schedules, and other relevant information are completed as per the project objectives prior to handoff for construction activities.## **Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements**•7+ years of experience in project management in construction, engineering or directly related field•Experience with pre-construction engineering / project-development initiatives such as site-layout/optimization, transmission interconnection requirements, procurement/contracting, and pre-construction management specifically in the utility-scale renewables industry preferred•Ability to look critically at a problem set, identify unique solutions, and influence change.•Strong interpersonal and communication skills – to be applied across the organization and externally, including the ability to confidently and effectively explain engineering requirements, including to non-technical audiences.•High level of expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.•Ability to work with and manage confidential information•BS in Electrical Engineering preferred•Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skillsKey Metrics•Review and address the up-front construction and execution related issues early in the project life cycle so that projects are executed on time, and within budget•Collaborate and communicate with key stakeholders and other internal business functions within Vistra**Job Family**Corp Dev & Planning**Company**Vistra Corporate Services Company**Locations**Irving, TexasTexas### *We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!*### ***If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.*****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.****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.**