Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Controls

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power is a leader in scalable low-carbon solutions for retail and wholesale energy markets, delivering clean electricity and fuels. Their remote-first culture and focus on sustainability make them an attractive employer for those passionate about renewable energy and innovation.

About This Role

As a Project Controls specialist, you will manage budgets and cost reporting for 6–10 concurrent construction projects, ensuring financial accuracy and transparency. Your cash flow forecasts and estimate-to-complete analyses will directly support executive decision-making and project success.

💡 A Day in the Life

You'll start your day checking emails and updating cost reports for active projects, then review contractor invoices and perform earned value analysis. Afternoon might involve a virtual meeting with project managers to discuss forecast variances, followed by preparing a cash flow presentation for leadership.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • A finance-savvy professional with 3+ years of project cost controls experience specifically in the energy industry (renewables preferred).
  • An Excel expert who can build complex formulas and macros to automate reporting and analysis.
  • A detail-oriented multitasker capable of juggling 6–10 active construction projects simultaneously.
  • A strong communicator who can distill financial data into executive-ready presentations.

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Tailor your resume to highlight energy industry cost controls experience—use keywords like 'Earned Value Management' and 'estimate-to-complete'.

2

In your cover letter, mention specific Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros) and how you've used them to improve reporting efficiency.

3

Quantify your achievements: e.g., 'Managed budgets totaling $50M across 8 projects' or 'Reduced reporting time by 30% via automated dashboards'.

4

Demonstrate remote work readiness—mention experience with virtual collaboration tools like Slack, Zoom, and project management software.

5

Research Intersect Power's project portfolio (e.g., solar, storage) and mention alignment with their mission in your application.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your experience with concurrent project cost controls in the energy sector, specifically managing budgets and cash flows.', 'Highlight your advanced Excel skills and provide an example of a complex model you built.', "Show enthusiasm for Intersect Power's mission of scalable low-carbon solutions and how your role contributes to that.", 'Mention your comfort with remote work and your ability to collaborate across teams without direct supervision.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Intersect Power's website and recent news to understand their current projects in solar, storage, and fuels.
  • → Learn about their business model—how they serve both retail and wholesale energy markets.
  • → Check their LinkedIn page for employee testimonials or insights into company culture.
  • → Familiarize yourself with industry trends in renewable energy project financing and cost controls.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your process for developing a cash flow forecast for a construction project.
2 Describe a time you identified a significant cost overrun and how you addressed it.
3 How do you prioritize tasks when managing 6–10 projects with competing deadlines?
4 Explain how you would create an executive-ready presentation from raw cost data.
5 What Excel macros or advanced functions have you used to automate reporting?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic resume—ensure every bullet point relates to energy project cost controls.
  • Avoid exaggerating Excel skills; be prepared to demonstrate them in an interview or test.
  • Don't neglect to mention remote work experience; this is a fully remote role and they'll want to know you can self-manage.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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