Senior Site Manager - Construction

Vistra Corp•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Senior Site Construction Manager is responsible for all field related issues of assigned Vistra construction projects, from breaking ground to commercial operation, for the Vistra fleet, which includes thermal, solar, energy storage, and other technologies Vistra may develop. The Senior Site Construction Manager will be responsible for oversight of the EPC contractor during all aspects of the project 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 Site Construction Manager may have field engineer(s) as direct reports.

Requirements

10+ years of power generation, construction or equivalent energy industry experience, prior experience in a project management
15+ Years in Construction Management in large power plant projects
Required background in Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle and Solid Fuel Power Plants. Renewable experience preferred.
Knowledge in Quality Standards (ANSI, ACI, NEC, etc.)
Ability to manage large contract scope
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.
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Utilize sound judgement and construction expertise to understand key deliverables in the EPC contract and interface directly with contractor on all contract needs including working with the EPC contractor to ensure the project is on schedule and under budget
The position will require the ability to manage and coordinate multiple groups of the project from operations staff to the Owner’s Engineer (OE) to ensure all deliverables are met
Manage OE to coordinate drawing reviews and RFIs
Manage and negotiate all change orders to remain within budget

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of construction project at the project site including budgets and schedules. Ensure all safety protocols and procedures are followed and maintained.
Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables for any scope of work not included in the EPC contract
Interpret and understand the main EPC contract and technical information to work with main contractor through commercial operation
Report work progress and budget matters to management via standard processes and procedures
Collaborate with engineers, contractors and the operations team at site (if applicable)
Work with main EPC contractor to understand schedule and justify percent complete
Understand and approve monthly invoices from the EPC contractor for payment. Communicate with executive management using weekly and monthly reports
Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems and coordinate with Owner’s Engineers to answer any RFI’s from the contractor
Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations
Work with operations staff for plant turnover
Collaborate and lead the relationship with local authorities.