Operations Project Manager

Intersect; United States; Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 188,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Health & Wellness benefits

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Intersect is seeking an experienced Operations Project Manager to drive readiness for capital campaigns across solar, wind, BESS, and gas assets. You will coordinate technical stakeholders, manage warranty activities, and ensure field readiness before mobilization.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will partner with Site Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, and IOC to deliver safe, efficient, and economically successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–6+ years of experience in technical project management, project controls, contract execution, or operations planning in utility-scale energy or heavy industrial settings.
• Experience building critical-path schedules with Primavera P6, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
• Solid understanding of project controls, planning methodologies, and complex operational project execution.
• Experience with OEM warranties, EPC agreements, TSAs, or similar contracts.
• Ability to translate technical docs and coordinate engineering, commercial, and operations stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive upstream planning for major operational campaigns and capital projects.
• Develop scopes of work, constructability reviews, and execution plans before field mobilization.
• Create and maintain critical-path schedules using scheduling tools.
• Deliver complete execution packages to Site and Campus Managers.
• Lead warranty campaigns and coordinate with Asset Management for claims.
• Coordinate outages with IOC and Central Planning for tools, materials, and safety.
• Maintain project controls, documentation, and reporting throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Planning, and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Commercial recovery

Warranty management

Contract execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Location & Team Gatherings

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. 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 Operations team, you’ll lead the planning and coordination that enables high‑impact operational projects across our fleet of solar, wind, battery energy storage, and gas assets. This role is focused on preparing complex, non‑routine campaigns for successful execution by developing project plans, coordinating technical stakeholders, managing warranty‑related activities, and ensuring operational readiness before work begins in the field.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll serve as the organizational engine behind major capital improvements, fleet‑wide campaigns, and warranty remediation projects. You'll partner closely with Site Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, the Integrated Operations Center (IOC), and external OEMs to deliver safe, efficient, and commercially successful outcomes.

Team Overview

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by ensuring our operating fleet performs safely, reliably, and efficiently. The Operations team partners across Engineering, Asset Management, Construction, and Field Operations to deliver operational excellence throughout the lifecycle of our assets. Joining this team means helping solve complex technical challenges while contributing to projects that directly improve fleet performance, reliability, and long‑term value.

What You’ll Do

Drive Project Readiness

• Lead upstream planning activities for major operational campaigns, systemic capital improvements, and specialized fleet‑wide projects.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, constructability reviews, engineering coordination, and project execution plans before field mobilization.
• Build and maintain critical‑path project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
• Deliver complete execution packages—including schedules, material plans, and safety requirements—to Site and Campus Managers for field execution.

Lead Warranty Operations & Commercial Recovery

• Serve as the operational lead for complex OEM warranty campaigns across the operating fleet.
• Coordinate technical documentation required to support warranty claims and commercial recovery efforts alongside the Asset Management team.
• Review OEM repair methodologies, schedules, and execution plans to ensure they meet Intersect's technical and safety standards.
• Establish processes to accurately track labor, equipment usage, downtime, and other costs that support warranty reimbursement and commercial claims.

Coordinate Outage Planning

• Develop strategic pre‑work plans for multi‑unit outages and large operational campaigns.
• Partner with the Integrated Operations Center (IOC) to coordinate curtailment windows, system isolations, and grid‑related planning activities.
• Collaborate with Central Planning to ensure specialized tools, materials, safety equipment, and long‑lead components are available before project mobilization.

Maintain Project Controls & Data Integrity

• Collect and organize as‑built documentation, quality records, and project closeout packages following campaign completion.
• Partner with CMMS Administration to ensure equipment updates, warranty records, and asset changes are accurately documented within Sitetracker.
• Maintain accurate project controls, schedules, documentation, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Collaborate Across Technical Teams

• Build strong partnerships across Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Planning, and external contractors.
• Support consistent execution standards across multiple technologies and operating sites.
• Identify planning risks early and develop mitigation strategies that improve project execution and operational outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–6+ years of experience in technical project management, project controls, contract execution, or operations planning within utility‑scale energy, power generation, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience developing critical‑path schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of project controls, planning methodologies, and complex operational project execution.
• Experience working within contractual frameworks including OEM warranties, EPC agreements, TSAs, BSAs, or similar commercial agreements.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and coordinate engineering, commercial, and operational stakeholders.
• Experience collecting documentation that supports commercial recovery, warranty reimbursement, or contractual claims.
• Familiarity with one or more utility‑scale technologies including solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind, or gas generation assets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple complex projects while balancing competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• CMRP certification is preferred.
• A proactive, ownership‑oriented mindset and a collaborative work style will help you succeed in this role.

Total Rewards

Total Compensation: $158,000 - $188,500 (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.