Sr. Manager, Preconstruction & Engineering

Irving, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

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

Independently responsible for managing and overseeing all 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 Vistras power development projects. Lead projects through FEL 2 and FEL 3 including completing cost analysis budgetary estimates for EPC as well as managing execution of preliminary engineering for collaboration with construction and commissioning team leads development of scope of work and RFP if necessary.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Directly or through others:

Responsible for execution of asset playbook scope of work. Support construction team in development of project scope of work and exhibits in support of EPC procurement.

Responsible for managing preconstruction services for projects starting in the early development phase through the start of construction

Responsible for the critical issues analysis and systematically de-risking the project throughout the asset playbook process.

Responsible for submitting to Supply chain the main equipment supplies requirements Leads procurement efforts for long lead materials

Responsible for coordination of environmental site surveys coordinating internal environmental reviews and obtaining environmental agency approvals.

Oversee review of the preliminary engineering designs for development projects

Responsible for coordination of site surveys including geotechnical topography and ALTA surveys

Manage internal and external engineering resources in the early development of power plant designs

Ensure engineering and preconstruction activities are in alignment with optimized energy production models. Responsible for developing project estimates (Class 5 4 and 3-)

Support internal teams for customer RFP responses and EPC RFP activities

Facilitate and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and engineering firms during all phases of bidding analysis and estimating processes.

Support construction teams in resolving design and or constructability challenges

Responsible for obtaining required pre-construction permits such as zoning building road use etc.

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 and Skill Requirements

7 years of experience in project management in construction engineering or directly related field

Experience with pre-construction engineering / project-development initiatives such as site-layout/optimization transmission interconnection requirements procurement/contracting and pre-construction management specifically in the utility-scale renewables industry preferred

Ability to look critically at a problem set identify unique solutions and influence change.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to be applied across the organization and externally including the ability to confidently and effectively explain engineering requirements including to 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 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred

Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

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

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Job Family

Corp Dev & Planning

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving Texas

Texas

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Manager