Associate Project Manager - Construction at Intersect Power

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Renewable Energy, Construction, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field
  • At least 2 years of experience in renewable energy construction, supporting project management, budgeting, and schedule tracking
  • Experience assisting a Project Manager or equivalent on at least two projects through substantial completion
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, Slack, and Bluebeam
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards for documentation and reporting

Responsibilities

  • Review and report on project budgets, including forecasts, actuals, accruals, and cash flow
  • Partner with Finance to ensure timely and accurate documentation for monthly reviews and lender reporting
  • Review and approve invoices, lien waivers, and supporting documentation, ensuring proper coding and classification
  • Monitor and align schedules across multiple contractors and stakeholders
  • Track milestone completion, updates, and changes to ensure timely progress
  • Liaise with the owner’s engineer to manage deliverables and resolve schedule conflicts
  • Track owner, contractor, and third-party deliverables per EPC and land contracts
  • Maintain project trackers for quality, commissioning, and material delivery
  • Review and manage EPC documentation (IFP, IFC, RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and as-builts) for timely closure
  • Compile and analyze contractor reports to prepare monthly external progress updates
  • Coordinate data across departments—Development, Finance, and Legal—to ensure consistency and accuracy
  • Develop clear, visual presentations summarizing project status for internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementUtility-Scale ProjectsFinancial TrackingContract ManagementSchedulingBudget ManagementStakeholder CoordinationDeliverables TrackingQuality Standards

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

This is a full-time remote position with a fully flexible workplace policy that allows work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office options. The company emphasizes team gatherings four times a year at Team Weeks and Hub locations, and prefers candidates located within 60 miles of hubs like SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, Denver, Houston, Calgary, or Toronto to foster in-person connections.

What key responsibilities will I have in this role?

You'll drive project financial accuracy by reviewing budgets and invoices, support schedule and construction progress by monitoring milestones and liaising with stakeholders, and manage contractual deliverables like EPC documentation and trackers.

What is the team structure for this position?

This role is part of the Construction Project Management team, reporting to a Project Manager, and typically supports one to two projects simultaneously while collaborating with Development, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Operations.

What is the company culture like at Intersect Power?

Intersect Power fosters a fully flexible workplace focused on deepening social connections through Team Week experiences four times a year and Hub locations. The Construction Project Management team values collaboration across functions, innovation, precision, efficiency, safety, and delivering measurable impact to accelerate the energy transition.

What makes a strong candidate for this Associate Project Manager role?

Strong candidates should be located within 60 miles of a Hub location and have skills in managing construction schedules, financial tracking, EPC contracts, and cross-functional coordination for utility-scale projects.

Intersect Power

Develops and operates clean energy projects

About Intersect Power

Intersect Power focuses on creating large-scale clean energy projects that aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The company develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy infrastructure, primarily solar power plants, and sells the generated electricity to various clients, including businesses and government entities, through structured agreements known as offtakes. This model provides a stable revenue stream by ensuring energy is sold at predetermined prices. Intersect Power stands out from competitors due to its innovative approach to integrating clean electricity into the economy and its recognition in the Sustainability category of Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. The company's goal is to redefine the clean energy industry and contribute to deep decarbonization efforts to combat climate change.

Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$7,309MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Energy, Social ImpactIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Family Planning Benefits
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Dependence on large clients like Google poses revenue risks.
Rapid expansion may strain financial resources and cause cash flow issues.
Competitive landscape intensification could impact market share and pricing power.

Differentiation

Intersect Power integrates clean electricity into the broader economy innovatively.
The company has a pipeline of 3.2GWDC solar and storage projects for 2023.
Intersect Power operates in both retail and wholesale energy markets.

Upsides

Google's $800m investment boosts Intersect Power's clean energy initiatives.
Federal incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act enhance project financial viability.
Advancements in solar panel efficiency improve project profitability.

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