Project Manager – Construction

Vistra Corp.

Senior Project Manager overseeing construction projects for Vistra in thermal, solar, and energy storage technologies. Leading project execution from inception to completion while ensuring safety and compliance.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeCincinnati • Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering, budgeting, contractor management)
Engineering Degree from an accredited college or university
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.
Experience in managing large contract scope.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcontract negotiationconstruction planningproject execution planningbudgetingcontractor managementperformance testingdocumentation turnoverEPC contractsconstruction standards

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunicationcreative problem solvingteam building

Certifications

Engineering Degree