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Vistra Corp. · 9 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Preconstruction & Engineering

positionIrving, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

Vistra Corp. is a global leader in energy solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Preconstruction & Engineering. This role is responsible for managing and overseeing all pre-construction aspects of various power development projects, including cost analysis, budget estimates, and coordination of engineering resources.

EnergyRenewable EnergySustainability
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Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and execution FEL 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 FEL process
Responsible for submitting 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 renewable projects
Responsible for coordination of site surveys including geotechnical, topography, and ALTA surveys
Manage internal and external engineering resources in the early development of renewable 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

Qualification

Pre-construction engineeringUtility-scale renewablesProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

7+ years of experience in project management in construction, engineering or directly related field
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
Occasional Travel required

Preferred

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
BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Company

Vistra Corp.

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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 resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Irving, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://vistracorp.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Vistra Corp. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (2)
2023 (1)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.25B
2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-04-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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Stacey Dore
Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
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