Construction Process Director
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Industrial Science from an accredited institution is required.
- At least 8 years of progressive project and/or construction management experience on heavy industrial projects is required, including a demonstrated record of delivering projects exceeding $200 million in total installed cost.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project controls organizations on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) or large construction-managed projects in the power, oil and gas, petrochemical, or related heavy industrial sectors is required.
- Prior experience working for or directly supporting an independent power producer (IPP), utility, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm, or energy developer in a corporate capital projects role is required.
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of project controls processes, frameworks, and governance standards across the capital project portfolio.
- Develop and manage project metrics, including key performance indicators (KPIs), earned value metrics, schedule performance indices (SPI), and cost performance indices (CPI), to provide real-time visibility into project health.
- Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) governing all phases of construction, including civil and structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning activities.
- Lead the development of contract strategies for capital projects, including scope packaging decisions, contract type selection such as lump sum, cost-reimbursable, unit rate, EPC, and EPCM, and bid and award strategies aligned with project risk profiles and market conditions.
- Lead the full lifecycle integration of project controls, construction quality assurance, and contract strategy across electric generation projects, particularly combined-cycle power plant development, construction, and commissioning.
- Serve as the interface between engineering, construction, supply chain, legal, lenders, and independent engineers to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Implement the construction organization over one to two years, build a team, and define roles and responsibilities with other company organizations.
- Meet or exceed annual business objectives, including safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
- Build and implement systems supporting construction activities to meet corporate growth goals and objectives.
- Deliver projects to operations within established financial and production performance targets.
- A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
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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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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