Project Manager – Natural Gas Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the execution of complex projects

• Create and implement detailed project plans, which encompass scope definition, execution strategies, resource allocation, governance structures, and delivery goals

• Manage natural gas-fired power generation projects from their inception to commissioning and commercial operation

• Enhance project performance in relation to key metrics like safety, quality, timelines, budgets, and operational readiness

• Coordinate project closure activities, capture lessons learned, provide commissioning support, and ensure effective transition to operations teams

• Supervise EPC and External Partner Performance

• Act as the primary representative for the owner and main contact for EPC contractors, consultants, utilities, equipment suppliers, and key stakeholders

• Monitor contractor performance, ensure contract compliance, engage in commercial negotiations, manage change requests, and resolve claims

• Review and authorize construction strategies, procurement plans, and execution methodologies

• Foster constructive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups to facilitate successful project outcomes

• Lead Project Controls and Risk Management

• Develop and sustain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, risk registers, and reporting frameworks

• Enforce project controls that enhance visibility into costs, timelines, and execution performance

• Direct risk identification, mitigation strategies, and issue resolution throughout the project's lifecycle

• Deliver clear and actionable project updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders

• Achieve Technical Excellence

• Collaborate with engineering teams to review and approve technical designs, engineering deliverables, vendor submissions, and construction methodologies

• 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 that technical solutions are aligned with project goals, operational needs, and long-term asset performance standards

• Promote quality assurance and quality control procedures across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities

• Advocate for Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Nurture a culture of safety excellence throughout all project activities and among all stakeholder groups

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and field reviews to ensure compliance with safety protocols, project specifications, and quality standards

• Guarantee adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, environmental obligations, permitting requirements, and relevant energy-sector standards

• Support the safe and compliant execution of projects while focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Build Alignment Across Teams

• Collaborate with engineering, construction, commercial, operations, and executive leadership teams to facilitate decision-making and project success

• Encourage collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to address challenges and sustain project momentum

• Foster accountability, transparency, and robust communication throughout the execution of projects

• Contribute to creating a high-performing environment focused on technical excellence, ownership, and long-term value creation

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering or design discipline

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in project execution, construction management, engineering management, or project leadership within the power generation, energy infrastructure, oil & gas, utility, or heavy industrial sectors

• Proven experience executing projects from either the Owner’s side or Contractor/EPC side throughout development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover

• Direct involvement in the construction and execution of natural gas-fired power generation projects

• Understanding of quality assurance, commissioning, startup operations, and safety management systems

• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership abilities

• A hands-on leadership approach that balances strategic oversight with detailed execution and accountability

• Resilience, sound judgment, and calmness when managing competing priorities and complex stakeholder environments

• A dedication to collaboration, continuous learning, inclusivity, and long-term value creation in alignment with Intersect’s values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO), in addition to two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)

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

• Access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven

• Complimentary access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions

• A Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+

• Monthly food stipend of $150

• Monthly reimbursement of $150 for cell phone and internet expenses

• Pet insurance coverage

• Complete home office setup

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

• ActiveHero

• One Medical