Sr. Manager, Preconstruction & Engineering

TXU Retail Services Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra in Irving, Texas seeks a senior project manager to oversee all pre-construction aspects of utility-scale solar, transmission lines, and energy storage projects. You will lead FEL 2 and FEL 3, perform cost analyses, budget estimates for EPC, and coordinate preliminary engineering.

In collaboration with construction and commissioning teams, you will develop scopes of work, lead procurement efforts, manage environmental surveys, site surveys, and early development execution while keeping

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management in construction, engineering or related field.
• Experience with pre-construction initiatives in utility-scale renewables.
• Ability to analyze problems and influence change.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• BS in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute FEL scope of work and EPC procurement support.
• Manage preconstruction services from early development to start of construction.
• Lead risk analysis and de-risking during FEL process.
• Coordinate environmental reviews and approvals.
• Oversee preliminary engineering reviews for renewable projects.
• Coordinate site surveys (geotechnical, topography, ALTA).
• Manage internal/external engineering resources in early plant design.
• Develop project estimates (Class 5, 4, 3).
• Support EPC/RFP responses.
• Maintain relationships with contractors and engineering firms.

Skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Confidential information handling

Leadership

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Certifications in PM (optional)

Job description

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

• 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 skills

Key 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

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Equality and Inclusion 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.

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

Company Description

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com.

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 a accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.