Project Manager - Construction

Vistra
  • Irving, Texas
    3 days ago

    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 mobilization until the project has achieved substantial completion.

    Please note, location will vary based on project assignment.

    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 preferred
    •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

    Please note, location will vary based on project assignment. 

    Job Family

    Engineering Services

    Company

    Vistra Corporate Services Company

    Locations

    Irving, Texas

    Texas

    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.

     

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrving, Texas

    Skills

    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Commissioning - Engineeringunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Contractsunmatched
    • Construction Designunmatched
    • Construction Planningunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Testingunmatched
    • Power Generationunmatched
    • Power Plantunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Sales/Support Engineering (SE)unmatched
    • Solar Powerunmatched
    • Standards Developmentunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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