High Voltage Project Manager, Construction

Intersect; Time (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

100% health premium coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Home office stipend

Job summary

Intersect is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead high‑voltage substation and transmission projects across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. You will manage cross‑functional execution from design to commissioning, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

You will collaborate with Development, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Operations while interfacing with utilities to ensure successful interconnection and energization of critical grid infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience managing high‑voltage substation and transmission projects up to 500kV.
• Direct experience with utilities on interconnection, regulatory, and technical matters.
• Strong understanding of utility‑scale transmission infrastructure and EPC contracting models.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of substation and transmission projects up to 500kV from engineering through commissioning and close‑out.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules aligned with utility and EPC timelines.
• Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies to meet milestones.
• Coordinate with utilities, EPC contractors, and internal teams to drive aligned execution.
• Oversee contract administration, including change orders and RFIs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Slack

Job description

United States

Location & Team Gatherings

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We are not work‑from‑home, hybrid, or in‑office – we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations – SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

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.

About This Role

As part of Intersect’s Construction Project Management team, you’ll lead the delivery of large‑scale high‑voltage substation and transmission line projects across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico supporting infrastructure at voltage levels up to 500kV. This role is responsible for managing complex, cross‑functional execution from detailed design through commissioning and close‑out, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You’ll collaborate closely with Development, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Operations while serving as a key interface with utilities. Your leadership will directly support the successful interconnection and energization of critical infrastructure that enables large‑scale power delivery.

Team Overview

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by delivering complex infrastructure projects that connect generation to the grid. The Construction Project Management team partners across internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure high‑quality, disciplined execution at scale. Joining this team means leading technically sophisticated projects while contributing to a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

Lead High‑Voltage Project Execution

• Manage the full lifecycle of substation and transmission projects up to 500kV, from engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning, and close‑out.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules aligned with utility and EPC timelines.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain momentum and achieve critical milestones.

Manage Utility & EPC Partnerships

• Serve as a primary interface with utilities to ensure compliance with grid operator standards and interconnection requirements.
• Oversee three‑way coordination between internal teams, utilities, and EPC contractors to drive aligned execution.
• Lead administration of construction contracts, including change orders, RFIs, submittals, and document control.

Drive Financial & Contract Discipline

• Manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting to maintain alignment with approved targets.
• Review invoices and change orders in partnership with Finance to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, interconnection agreements, and related commercial requirements.

Champion Quality, Compliance & Reporting

• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure construction meets technical specifications and regulatory standards.
• Maintain comprehensive progress, financial, and risk reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and documentation management, including as‑built and engineering records.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience managing high‑voltage substation and transmission line projects, including experience on projects up to 500kV.
• Direct experience working with utilities on interconnection, regulatory, and technical matters.
• Strong understanding of utility‑scale transmission infrastructure, EPC contracting models, and high‑voltage equipment.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and interconnection processes.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and cross‑functional teams in complex infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Slack.
• Strong communication and leadership skills that will help you succeed in utility‑facing and cross‑functional environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites and support on‑site execution as needed.

Total Rewards

Total Compensation: $180,000 – $200,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

Equity: Beyond your salary, you’ll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.

Health & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision.

Time to recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company‑wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year).

Family support: 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.

Mental health: 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+.

Perks & extras: $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, and One Medical.

Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.

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