About This Role
As part of IPX Power’s Project Controls team, you’ll help ensure large-scale infrastructure projects are delivered with financial discipline, clarity, and confidence. You’ll partner closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams across Engineering, Development, Finance, Procurement, and Operations to manage project budgets from pre-construction through Commercial Operation Date. This role plays a critical part in enabling informed decisions, building scalable tools, and ensuring projects stay on track financially as they move from planning to execution. This role is planned to start as soon as possible and will ramp into full ownership of multiple active projects as you build familiarity with IPX Power’s project controls frameworks and reporting standards.
Team Overview
This team plays a critical role in advancing IPX Power’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by bringing financial structure, transparency, and accountability to complex construction projects. The Project Controls team partners across the organization to establish strong controls before construction begins and maintains ownership of budget management and reporting through project completion. Joining this team means working at the center of high-impact projects, collaborating with experienced cross-functional partners, and building skills that scale with IPX Power’s growing portfolio.
What You’ll Do
Deliver Project Budget Ownership
•Manage budgets and monthly reporting for 6–10 concurrent active projects using Google Sheets
•Maintain accurate cost tracking across all project disciplines from pre-construction through COD
•Support Project Managers with timely, data-driven insights to guide budget decisions
Drive Forecasting and Cost Accuracy
•Forecast project cash flows and estimate-to-complete in partnership with subject matter experts
•Manage monthly contingency tracking and cash flow reporting
•Produce earned value reporting for major contracts
Enable Clear and Reliable Financial Reporting
•Review invoices for accuracy and proper cost category assignment
•Prepare wire requests for Project Managers on an ad-hoc basis
•Update monthly and ad-hoc internal and external financial reporting presentations
•Collaborate with Portfolio Finance and Accounting to maintain consistency across financial tools and reports
Build Scalable Tools and Processes
•Create and enhance Google Suite tools to automate workflows and improve reporting efficiency
•Write and maintain standard operating procedures for budget processes
•Train team members on project controls tools and best practices
Collaborate Across the Project Lifecycle
•Attend weekly project meetings to stay aligned on scope, schedule, and financial status
•Partner closely with Engineering, Development, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams throughout construction
What You’ll Bring
•3+ years of experience in Project Controls or project budget management, ideally within the energy or infrastructure sector
•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
•Expert-level proficiency in Google Sheets, with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models
•Strong command of Google Suite and comfort collaborating in Slack-based environments
•Experience managing multiple project budgets simultaneously without losing attention to detail
•Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, compelling Google Slides presentations
•Analytical thinking, strong organization, and a proactive approach that will help you succeed in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
Total Rewards
We care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:
Compensation: USD $108,000- $118,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)
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 support via Carrot and Maven
Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
Ready to take ownership of critical clean energy assets and help drive reliable performance? Apply now and play a key role in powering the transition to renewable energy.
Merger/Acquisition and Employer Transition Notice
This position is being recruited in connection with a pending acquisition of Intersect, which acquisition is expected to close around the time this role is filled. Accordingly, the employing entity for this role is expected to transition from Intersect (the entity conducting this search) to IPX Power (the post-transaction entity) at or around closing. As such, any offer of employment (if extended) may be issued by, assigned to, or assumed by IPX Power or an affiliated entity, with no intended change to the role’s core responsibilities or expected compensation.
IPX Power 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 IPX Power's commitment to equal employment opportunity. IPX Power 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.
