The Construction Process Director is a leadership role within the Construction organization of Vistra, a Fortune 500 Independent Power Producer. This individual is accountable for leading a team the full lifecycle integration of project controls, construction quality assurance, and contract strategy across electric generation projects with particular emphasis on combined cycle power plant development, construction, and commissioning. The role serves as a critical interface between engineering, construction, supply chain, legal, lenders, and independent engineers, ensuring all projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will be a systems-oriented leader who thrives in complex, multi-disciplinary environments, can translate technical requirements into executable processes, and possesses the credibility to influence senior stakeholders across functional boundaries. This role will be responsible for implementation over 1-2 years, building a team, working to define roles and responsibilities with other Vistra organizations.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of project controls processes, frameworks, and governance standards across the capital project portfolio.
Develop and manage a comprehensive suite of 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/structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning activities.
Lead the development of comprehensive contract strategies for capital projects, including scope packaging decisions, contract type selection (lump sum, cost-reimbursable, unit rate, EPC, EPCM), and bid/award strategies aligned with project risk profiles and market conditions.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Industrial Science from an accredited institution.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) / PMP preferred.
Minimum 8 years of progressive project and/or construction management experience on heavy industrial projects, with a demonstrated track record of delivering projects exceeding $200M in total installed cost.
Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary project controls organizations on EPC or large construction-managed projects in the power, oil & gas, petrochemical, or related heavy industrial sectors.
Prior experience working for or directly supporting an Independent Power Producer (IPP), utility, EPC firm, or energy developer in a corporate capital projects role.
Key Metrics
Meet or exceed all annual business objectives including but not limited to: Safety, environmental and regulatory compliance, build and implement systems supporting construction activities to meet corporate goals and objectives related to growth, successful delivery of projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets.
Job Family
Plant Operations
Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company
Locations
Irving, Texas
Construction Process Director • Irving, TX, United States
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