Associate Project Manager, Power Plants

Intersect

6d • Remote

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Datacenters and Fuels team, you’ll help deliver complex power plant projects that enable critical infrastructure at scale. You’ll partner closely with a Project Manager to support execution across the full project lifecycle—from early development through construction and handoff to operations—while building hands-on experience in large-scale infrastructure delivery. This role offers broad exposure across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and contract management. Your work will help ensure that critical power infrastructure is delivered safely, on time, and with high technical and operational quality, while giving you the opportunity to grow into increased ownership over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 5–8 years of experience in project engineering, construction, or project management within power plants, energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure environments
• Experience supporting full project lifecycles, including development, permitting, engineering, construction, and commissioning
• Familiarity with EPC environments, including contract development, execution, and contractor performance management
• Working knowledge of construction administration processes such as RFIs, submittals, and change management
• Experience contributing to large-scale capital projects, including at least two full lifecycle projects through start-up and handoff
• Exposure to field execution, including construction, commissioning, or start-up activities
• Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Bluebeam, and collaboration platforms like Slack
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to translate technical information into clear, executive-ready insights
• A bias toward action and comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
• A commitment to safety, quality, and accountability that will help you succeed on complex projects

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with OEM and balance-of-plant equipment such as turbines or reciprocating engines is helpful

Responsibilities

• Drive End-to-End Project Execution
• Build and maintain project plans across scope, schedule, budget, and resources to support successful delivery
• Coordinate activities across development, permitting, engineering, construction, and commissioning phases
• Support EPC contract development and execution while tracking contractor performance against expectations
• Monitor risks, issues, and milestones to keep projects aligned with delivery goals
• Coordinate Contractors and Stakeholders
• Partner with EPC contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal teams to maintain alignment and momentum
• Manage contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with contract requirements, timelines, and quality standards
• Lead project meetings, document key decisions, and drive action items through completion
• Enable Change Management and Reporting
• Administer construction documentation including RFIs, submittmits, change orders, and technical deliverables
• Maintain accurate and organized project records to support compliance and decision-making
• Prepare clear status updates, dashboards, and reports for internal stakeholders and leadership
• Support Cost Management and Schedule Delivery
• Track project financials including invoices, purchase orders, and budget updates
• Coordinate procurement activities and support timely delivery of equipment and materials
• Evaluate contractor change requests and maintain accurate change logs
• Drive Technical Integration and Quality
• Partner with engineering teams to review EPC designs, submittals, and construction plans
• Align cross-functional disciplines including mechanical, electrical, civil, and controls systems
• Support adherence to safety standards, permitting requirements, and regulatory guidelines

Benefits

• 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
• ActiveHero
• One Medical

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level