Associate Manager, Preconstruction & Engineering

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Irving, TX, USA
In-Office
Energy
The Role

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Job Summary

Responsible for managing and overseeing the pre-construction aspects of simple cycle gas turbines, combined cycle gas turbines, other thermal technologies, high-voltage transmission lines (gen-tie and switchyard), utility scale solar, and energy storage projects or other Vistra’s power development projects with some supervision. Lead projects through development stages including completing cost analysis, budgetary estimates, and managing preliminary engineering for projects. In collaboration with construction and commissioning teams, provide technical support for EPC pricing and contracting efforts, if necessary.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities
  • Directly or through others:
  • Responsible for managing preconstruction services for projects starting in early development phase through start of construction.
  • Responsible for the critical issues/fatal flaw analysis and systematically de-risking the project throughout the development process.
  • Responsible for development and execution of pre-construction and engineering scope of work.
  • Responsible for coordination of major equipment specification with internal engineering teams and leading procurement efforts for long lead materials.
  • Responsible for coordination of environmental site surveys, internal environmental reviews, and obtaining environmental agency approvals.
  • Responsible for coordination of site technical surveys including geotechnical, topography, and ALTA/boundary surveys.
  • Responsible for managing external engineering resources to complete project design phase engineering and coordinating internal engineering reviews
  • Responsible for supporting internal teams for customer RFP responses and EPC RFP activities
  • Responsible for supporting construction teams in resolving design and/or constructability challenges
  • Responsible for obtaining necessary pre-construction permits such as zoning, special/conditional use, building, and road use agreements
  • Responsible for developing project estimates (Class 5, 4, 3-)
  • Responsible for ensuring preliminary design, costs, schedules, and other relevant information are completed as per the project objectives prior to handoff for construction activities

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in project management in construction, engineering or directly-related field
  • Experience with pre-construction engineering, project-development, and management, preferably within utility scale renewables
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills – to be applied across the organization and externally, including the ability to confidently and effectively explain engineering requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • High level of expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work with and manage confidential information
  • BS in Engineering preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
  • Occasional Travel is Required
Key Metrics
  • Review and address the up-front construction and execution related issues early in the project life cycle so that projects are executed on time, and within budget
  • Collaborate and communicate with key stakeholders and other internal business functions within Vistra

Job Family

Corp Dev & Planning

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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