Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Intersect is a company focused on innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure, aiming to preserve the planet for future generations. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of critical power generation and energy infrastructure projects, overseeing the delivery of natural gas-fired power generation facilities and ensuring alignment among diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, execution strategy, resource planning, governance structures, and delivery objectives
- Lead natural gas-fired power generation projects from development through commissioning and commercial operation
- Drive project performance against key objectives related to safety, quality, schedule, budget, and operational readiness
- Facilitate project closeout activities, lessons learned, commissioning support, and successful turnover to operations teams
- Serve as the primary owner’s representative and point of contact for EPC contractors, consultants, utilities, equipment vendors, and key stakeholders
- Oversee contractor performance, contract compliance, commercial negotiations, change management activities, and claims resolution
- Review and approve construction strategies, procurement plans, and execution methodologies
- Build productive relationships across complex stakeholder groups to support successful project outcomes
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, risk registers, and reporting frameworks
- Implement project controls processes that improve visibility into cost, schedule, and execution performance
- Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution activities throughout the project lifecycle
- Provide clear, actionable project updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
- Partner with engineering teams to review and approve technical designs, engineering deliverables, vendor submittals, and construction approaches
- Support the integration of reciprocating engine facilities, gas turbine plants, HV substations and switchyards, utility interconnections, BESS assets, generation resources, and data center infrastructure
- Ensure technical solutions align with project objectives, operational requirements, and long-term asset performance expectations
- Drive quality assurance and quality control processes across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
- Foster a culture of safety excellence across all project activities and stakeholder groups
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and field reviews to verify adherence to safety requirements, project specifications, and quality standards
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, environmental obligations, permitting requirements, and applicable energy-sector standards
- Support safe and compliant project execution while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Partner with engineering, construction, commercial, operations, and executive leadership teams to drive decision-making and project success
- Facilitate collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to resolve challenges and maintain project momentum
- Promote accountability, transparency, and strong communication throughout project execution
- Help cultivate a high-performing environment centered on technical excellence, ownership, and long-term value creation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering or design discipline
- 10+ years of progressive experience in project execution, construction management, engineering management, or project leadership within power generation, energy infrastructure, oil & gas, utility, or heavy industrial sectors
- Demonstrated experience executing projects from either the Owner's side or Contractor/EPC side through development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover
- Direct experience supporting the construction and execution of natural gas-fired power generation projects
- Knowledge of quality assurance, commissioning, startup activities, and safety management systems
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills
- A hands-on leadership style that balances strategic oversight with detailed execution and accountability
- Resilience, sound judgment, and composure when navigating competing priorities and complex stakeholder environments
- A commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, inclusion, and long-term value creation aligned with Intersect's values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First
Benefits
- Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.
- 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
- Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
- Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
- Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
- $150 monthly food stipend
- $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet
- Pet insurance allowance
- Full home office setup
- Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits
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Company Overview
We focus on the co-location of industrial demand with dedicated hybrid-power generation. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.intersectpower.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Intersect has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 3 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.