Associate Project Manager - Solar 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, Solar Power, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field
  • Experienced multitasker with the ability to work on multiple (2-3) projects simultaneously
  • Team-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a deadline-driven environment
  • Located within 60 miles of listed hubs (SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; Toronto, ON)

Responsibilities

  • Weekly and monthly budget review and reporting including forecast cash flows, invoice review, lien waiver review, actuals, accruals, forecasts
  • Review and monitor schedules from different parties to ensure they are fully aligned and track contractor milestones, updates or changes to the schedule
  • Read and understand construction and consulting contracts. Track owner, contractor, and 3rd party deliverables in the EPC contracts and land contracts
  • Develop project trackers to manage the quality and commissioning process
  • Track delivery of owner supplied materials and ensure that the milestone payments and contractual notices are completed
  • Assist project finance team in compiling monthly documentation such as lien waivers, invoices, subordination agreements, estoppels, warranties and supporting documentation
  • Review PODs, weekly and monthly reports from the contractor and propose edits/corrections to the project manager and use these reports to generate monthly external progress reports with data on schedule and budget, coordinating across departments (project finance, development, legal)
  • Liaise with the owner's engineer, manage the deliverables per the project schedule
  • Review invoices weekly with the project manager and approve or reject, verify classifications are correct. Communicate with vendors on corrections needed
  • Review and manage EPC engineering documents (IFP, IFC, RFI, submittals, transmittals, as builts) and ensure they are answered or cleared in a timely manner

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementSolar ConstructionTeam CollaborationRisk AssessmentScheduling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

The position is full-time and remote within a fully flexible workplace that allows work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office options. Candidates should be located within 60 miles of hubs in SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, Denver, Houston, Calgary, or Toronto to foster in-person connections, with team gatherings four times a year.

What skills are required for the Associate Project Manager role?

Candidates need experience with budget review and reporting including cash flows, invoice and lien waiver review, schedule monitoring and alignment, understanding construction contracts, tracking deliverables, developing project trackers for quality and commissioning, and managing owner-supplied materials and payments. They must be experienced multitaskers able to handle 2-3 projects simultaneously, team-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in deadline-driven environments.

What is the company culture like at Intersect Power?

Intersect Power has a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a fully flexible workplace emphasizing deepened social connections through Team Week gatherings four times a year and hub locations. They are a team of friends driven to preserve the planet via clean energy, with an aggressive growth trajectory.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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

A strong candidate is an experienced multitasker able to manage 2-3 projects, team-oriented, proactive, and thrives in deadline-driven settings, with hands-on experience in construction budget tracking, schedule monitoring, contract management, and project deliverables.

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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