Vistra Corp.

PJM/MISO Construction Manager

Vistra Corp.$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in power generation or construction, typically in project management roles.
  • Experience in large-scale power plant projects, both fossil and renewable energy sectors.
  • Familiarity with quality standards such as ANSI, ACI, NEC, etc.
  • Capability to manage large contract scopes effectively.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant college degree or certifications may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manage on-site construction activities, budgets, and schedules for diverse energy projects.
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare cost estimates and modify work schedules as necessary outside EPC contracts.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to align on project goals.
  • Monitor project progress and report updates to management regularly.
  • Oversee EPC contractor to ensure compliance with contract terms and budget adherence.
  • Address emergencies or delays swiftly and coordinate with Owner's Engineers on RFIs.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career development and advancement within a global leader.
  • Access to training and certifications in construction management and renewable energy.
  • Collaborative work environment that emphasizes teamwork and effective communication.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for all field related issues of construction projects, from breaking ground to commercial operation, for the Vistra fleet, which includes solar, energy storage, fossil and other technologies Vistra may develop,. The CM will be responsible for oversight of the engineering, procurement, and construction (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.

The construction manager will report to the construction site on a daily basis and serve as the single point of contact for the EPC contractor. The CM will be responsible for oversite of safety, quality, cost, schedule, and environmental compliance during all aspects of the project. The CM will manage scopes of work that are Vistra's responsibilities during construction, ensuring they met the overall objectives of the project.

Job Description
Key Accountabilities
• 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

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements
• 6+ years of power generation, construction or equivalent energy industry experience, prior experience in a project management
• Construction Management in large power plant projects (fossil and/or renewables)
• Knowledge in Quality Standards (ANSI, ACI, NEC, etc.)
• Ability to manage large contract scope
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics
• 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

Job Family
Engineering Services

Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations
Irving, Texas

Texas

About Vistra Corp.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Based in Irving, Texas, Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. In the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, Vistra Energy was ranked as the 756th-largest public company in the world. The company owns the Moss Landing Power Plant in California which currently contains the largest battery energy storage system in the world. In 2016, Texas Competitive Electric Holdings, parent company of TXU Energy and Luminant, emerged from Chapter 11. TCEH was then rebranded as Vistra Energy. Vistra acquired Dynegy in 2018. In 2019, Ambit Energy was acquired, resulting in a 32% residential market share in ERCOT, with NRG Energy as its largest competitor. It also acquired Crius Energy in 2019.
Learn more about Vistra Corp.
Size
5,060 employees
Market Cap
$9,272
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