[Remote] Project Manager - Natural Gas Projects

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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