Construction Project Manager

Vistra Corp. · Cincinnati

FULL TIME

Job Description

If 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

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.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

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

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

•Preferred experience in Thermal Power Plant project execution

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
Will manage other project managers, construction managers and/or design/field engineers

Key Metrics

•Meet or exceed all annual business objectives – including but not limited to

oSafety, environmental and regulatory compliance

oProduction: Direct Construction activities to meet corporate goals and objectives related to renewables growth

oSuccessful delivery of renewables projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets

Company	Vistra Corp.
Location	Cincinnati
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time