Project Manager - Natural Gas Projects

Intersect develops, constructs, and operates large-scale power and data center infrastructure through dedicated gas and renewable power generation. The Project Manager will act as the owner’s representative and lead natural gas-fired power generation and related energy infrastructure projects from development through commissioning and commercial operation. The role is responsible for project execution, contractor performance, project controls, technical delivery, safety, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, execution strategy, resource planning, governance structures, and delivery objectives
• Lead natural gas-fired power generation projects from development through commissioning and commercial operation
• Drive project performance against key objectives related to safety, quality, schedule, budget, and operational readiness
• Facilitate project closeout activities, lessons learned, commissioning support, and successful turnover to operations teams
• Serve as the primary owner’s representative and point of contact for EPC contractors, consultants, utilities, equipment vendors, and key stakeholders
• Oversee contractor performance, contract compliance, commercial negotiations, change management activities, and claims resolution
• Review and approve construction strategies, procurement plans, and execution methodologies
• Build productive relationships across complex stakeholder groups to support successful project outcomes
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, risk registers, and reporting frameworks
• Implement project controls processes that improve visibility into cost, schedule, and execution performance
• Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide clear, actionable project updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Partner with engineering teams to review and approve technical designs, engineering deliverables, vendor submittals, and construction approaches
• 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 technical solutions align with project objectives, operational requirements, and long-term asset performance expectations
• Drive quality assurance and quality control processes across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
• Foster a culture of safety excellence across all project activities and stakeholder groups
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and field reviews to verify adherence to safety requirements, project specifications, and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, environmental obligations, permitting requirements, and applicable energy-sector standards
• Support safe and compliant project execution while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Partner with engineering, construction, commercial, operations, and executive leadership teams to drive decision-making and project success
• Facilitate collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to resolve challenges and maintain project momentum
• Promote accountability, transparency, and strong communication throughout project execution
• Help cultivate a high-performing environment centered on technical excellence, ownership, and long-term value creation

Requirements:

• We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering or design discipline
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project execution, construction management, engineering management, or project leadership within power generation, energy infrastructure, oil & gas, utility, or heavy industrial sectors
• Demonstrated experience executing projects from either the Owner's side or Contractor/EPC side through development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover
• Direct experience supporting the construction and execution of natural gas-fired power generation projects
• Knowledge of quality assurance, commissioning, startup activities, and safety management systems
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills
• A hands-on leadership style that balances strategic oversight with detailed execution and accountability
• Resilience, sound judgment, and composure when navigating competing priorities and complex stakeholder environments
• A commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, inclusion, and long-term value creation aligned with Intersect's values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First