PJM/MISO Construction Manager
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Senior
Irving, TX, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- At least 6 years of power generation, construction, or equivalent energy industry experience, including prior project management experience.
- Experience with construction management on large power plant projects, fossil and/or renewable.
- Knowledge of quality standards such as ANSI, ACI, and NEC.
- Ability to manage a large contract scope.
- High school diploma or equivalent; experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to the required skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of construction projects at the project site, including budgets and schedules, and ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed and maintained.
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables for scopes of work not included in the EPC contract.
- Interpret and understand the main EPC contract and technical information and work with the main contractor through commercial operation.
- Report work progress and budget matters to management using standard processes and procedures.
- Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and the operations team at the site, when applicable.
- Work with the main EPC contractor to understand the schedule and justify percent complete.
- Understand and approve monthly invoices from the EPC contractor for payment, and 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 contractor requests for information.
- Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations.
- Work with operations staff for plant turnover.
- Oversee the EPC contractor throughout the project to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget completion in accordance with design specifications and fleet standards.
- Serve as the EPC contractor’s single point of contact and oversee safety, quality, cost, schedule, and environmental compliance.
- Manage Vistra-responsible scopes of work during construction to meet overall project objectives.
- Use construction expertise to understand key EPC contract deliverables and interface with the contractor to meet the schedule and budget.
- Manage and coordinate project groups, including operations staff and the Owner’s Engineer, to ensure deliverables are met.
- Manage the Owner’s Engineer to coordinate drawing reviews and requests for information.
- Manage and negotiate change orders to remain within budget.
About the company
Luminant generates electricity in Texas and also conducts mining, wholesale marketing and trading, and development activities as part of Vistra Energy. It owns about 17,000 MW of capacity, including nuclear and coal, and buys wind power to supply and balance its portfolio. It differs from competitors by combining a large, diversified generation fleet with active trading, mining, and development under a Texas-focused parent, rather than focusing on only generation or only retail. Its goal is to be a leading competitive energy provider in Texas by owning and operating a broad mix of assets and participating in wholesale markets to deliver reliable power.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1M
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FERC approved a January 5, 2026 settlement without monetary penalty for standard violations.
- On February 6, 2026, Luminant revised its voluntary mitigation plan for ERCOT operations.
- Luminant’s 2021 Oak Hill solar project and 2026 development pipeline diversify revenue beyond coal.
What critics are saying
- Texas regulators penalized Luminant $300,000 on January 20, 2026 for ERCOT violations.
- The Supreme Court of Texas preserved Winter Storm Uri claims dismissal on March 27, 2026.
- Paxton’s office is probing restrictive deed covenants across 100-plus Luminant parcels, threatening land strategy.
What makes Luminant unique
- Vistra-owned Luminant spans nuclear, coal, gas, mining, and wholesale trading in Texas.
- Martin Lake and Comanche Peak anchor dispatchable baseload capacity inside ERCOT.
- Luminant controls retired mine land, enabling solar, storage, and redevelopment projects.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options