[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Vistra Energy jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vistra-energy/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Vistra Energy · Oak Harbor, Ohio # Major Projects - Senior Manager, Projects - Davis Besse Oak Harbor, Ohio Full-time Manager or lead Operations Listed on Vistra Energy’s official careers site. Listed as of October 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Vistra Energy’s careers site →](https://vst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/vistra_careers/job/Oak-Harbor-Ohio/Major-Projects---Senior-Manager--Projects---Davis-Besse_40015534-2) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Vistra Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vistra-energy/) / Major Projects - Senior Manager, Projects - Davis Besse ## Job description 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 The Major Projects - Senior Manager, Projects supports Vistra’s nuclear growth initiatives by managing execution of complex nuclear projects, including Extended Power Uprates. This role requires proven experience delivering large-scale nuclear projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance. The position provides critical project leadership while contributing to Vistra’s mission of safe, reliable, and sustainable power generation. The Senior Manager, Projects is responsible for coordinating with multiple senior leaders, multiple large-scale vendors, and the station to ensure execution of hundreds of separate modifications to the plant in support of Extended Power Uprates, a total cost of $1-2B. ### Key Accountabilities Manage execution of Extended Power Uprate projects from design through implementation, ensuring safety, budget, schedule, and quality requirements are met. Define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria in coordination with site engineering, licensing, and executive sponsors. Oversee project budgets and resource plans, maintaining strict cost and performance controls. Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, licensing, operations, EPC partners, OEMs) to deliver system upgrades and plant capacity improvements. Identify and manage technical, regulatory, and execution risks to support timely NRC approvals and project milestones. Apply proven project management practices to optimize planning, execution, and outage performance. Provide regular status updates and milestone reporting to project leadership and executive management. Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements At least 10 years of nuclear industry experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles. Proven experience delivering complex projects as a lead project manager or site manager of projects. Strong background in project management, engineering, and construction oversight. Familiarity with finance, project controls, and cost/schedule management. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with EPCs, OEMs, and regulators. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to travel as required to support project execution. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. PMP certification required. Professional Engineer (preferred). Key Metrics Safety – 100% compliance with NRC and fleet standards; zero violations. Quality - Deliverables approved with minimal RAIs/corrective actions. ### Schedule - On-time completion of EPU milestones and outage work. Cost – ≥95% budget adherence with proactive variance control. ### Regulatory - Timely NRC approvals of LARs and submittals. ### Integration - Upgrades deliver increased capacity and long-term reliability. ### Stakeholders - Clear, accurate reporting that builds executive and regulator confidence. Job Family Plant Operations Company Vistra Nuclear Operations Company Locations Oak Harbor, Ohio Ohio We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 98 days - Location: Oak Harbor, Ohio - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Vistra Energy’s careers site →](https://vst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/vistra_careers/job/Oak-Harbor-Ohio/Major-Projects---Senior-Manager--Projects---Davis-Besse_40015534-2) ## More jobs at Vistra Energy ### [Major Projects - Civil Engineering Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vistra-energy/jobs/3f861dcbec4c89644a93/) Oak Harbor, Ohio ### [Major Projects - I&C Engineering Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vistra-energy/jobs/7eaaad422184885eb215/) Oak Harbor, Ohio ### [Major Projects - Licensing Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vistra-energy/jobs/e0bdf374e9eb9cd52009/) Oak Harbor, Ohio ### [Consulting Nuclear Technologist - Davis Besse](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vistra-energy/jobs/1826dcf6aa455f626e64/) Oak Harbor, Ohio ### [Emergency Planning Manager - Davis-Besse](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vistra-energy/jobs/6f6944c47833fea13ecd/) Oak Harbor, Ohio ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Major Projects | NEW GENERATION (Construction Utility Projects)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/d23a84c535bcc7b71d9b/) American Electric · Cresap, WV ### [Director, Major Projects | NEW GENERATION (Construction Utility Projects)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/ece13a3c12f09968023a/) American Electric · Lawton, OK ### [Major Projects Sales Executive-Building Management Systems (New England)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/27ea113fa516a9a1ef30/) Honeywell International · Hamilton, NJ, United States ### [CSEDS Projects Tech Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/6d28f3a81c3c045e3731/) Lockheed Martin · Moorestown, NJ ### [Facilities Projects Manager - E4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/efce8e3315b41049970e/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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