Construction Manager

Irving, Texas

Full time

40016599

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Job Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for all field related issues of Vistra's construction projects, from breaking ground to commercial operation, which includes thermal, solar, energy storage, and other renewable technologies Vistra may develop. The 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.

The Construction Manager will be responsible for all field related issues for the project from breaking ground to commercial operation. The Construction Manager will be responsible for oversight of the EPC contractor during all aspects of the project and ensure all Vistra responsibilities are met on schedule during construction.

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

•10+ Years in Construction Management in large power plant projects

•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

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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.

Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.

Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.

As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/ .

Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3967404-1&h=3533293724&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com) .

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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.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] to make a request.