Project Manager - Construction

Vistra Corp•Irving, TX

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in High Voltage and BESS Project execution and leadership.

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