Associate Project Manager – Data Centers, Natural Gas Power Plants

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the delivery of intricate, large-scale natural gas power generation and data center energy infrastructure projects from initial engineering to construction, commissioning, and commercial handoff.

• Lead strategic pilot initiatives for innovative technologies that integrate natural gas reciprocating engines, gas turbines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), medium voltage switchgear, power distribution centers (PDCs), and load banks.

• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop and uphold project execution plans that encompass scope, schedule, budget, and risk management registers.

• Liaise with internal engineering teams and external partners on Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) studies, reviewing engineering deliverables, vendor submissions, and construction methodologies.

• Support the complete EPC contract lifecycle and coordinate activities with EPC contractors, consultants, and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) vendors.

• Implement pilot projects and testing facilities to validate microgrid control strategies.

• Oversee the integration of complex power hardware, both physical and software-based.

• Establish criteria for pilot success and evaluate test results for decisions on executive scale-up and capital investments.

• Monitor project financials, budgets, purchase orders, and invoicing processes.

• Accelerate procurement timelines and prioritize critical OEM equipment and balance of plant (BOP) materials.

• Assess contractor change requests and engage in negotiations concerning scope and cost implications.

• Maintain comprehensive change logs and construction documentation, including Requests for Information (RFIs), submissions, and technical deliverables.

• Create executive dashboards and milestone status reports that highlight critical-path risks and mitigation strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project engineering or project management within utility-scale power generation, natural gas power plants, oil & gas, or heavy energy infrastructure, demonstrating ownership of project scope.

• Ability to engage credibly with senior EPC contractor and OEM vendor personnel during in-person technical and commercial discussions.

• Practical technical knowledge of gas turbines, natural gas reciprocating engines, Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, medium voltage switchgear, PDCs, load banks, and BESS/microgrid integration.

• Proven track record across the entire project lifecycle, from FEED (FEL 1–3 to IFC) and permitting to EPC contracting, construction administration, commissioning, and handover, across at least two full-lifecycle projects.

• Proactive mindset, strong sense of ownership, and a high tolerance for uncertainty.

• Dedication to safety leadership, quality assurance, and collaborative execution.

• Candidates should reside within 60 miles of a designated hub.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity Grant in the parent company.

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July and end of year).

• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6 weeks for birth parents.

• Family planning and care support through Carrot and Maven.

• Complimentary access to Spring Health, which includes 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions.

• A Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation via Wellhub+.

• A $150 monthly food stipend.

• A $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet expenses.

• Pet insurance allowance.

• Complete home office setup.

• Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits.

• ActiveHero.

• One Medical.