Asset Manager

Job Title: Asset Manager - Renewable Energy

We are seeking a talented Asset Manager to effectively collaborate and support the financing and asset management of solar projects across the United States. The candidate will provide analytical and process support throughout the solar project life cycle. Responsibilities include performing transaction analysis, contract management/negotiation, portfolio level reporting, performance analysis, regulatory submittals, maintenance initiatives, and other asset management functions. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in the success of a rapidly growing company in a changing and impactful industry.

*This is a full-time role based in San Francisco, CA, with options for remote work.*

Responsibilities:

• Oversee both the financial and operational aspects of a portfolio of operating solar projects, with potential future opportunities in storage and EV charging assets.
• Enhance financial and operational metrics to maximize asset value.
• Interface with energy offtakers to optimize revenue distribution.
• Manage ongoing O&M and warranty relationships for projects.
• Drive initiatives to optimize asset performance and implement performance improvements.
• Develop processes, structures, and work products to support the management and reporting of operating assets, including the preparation of performance summary reports for financing parties.
• Create detailed project, fund, and fleet-level reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as needed.
• Identify, address, and communicate solutions to complex operational issues, and collaborate with team members to learn from and improve future projects.
• Assist in developing and coordinating project budgets, models, P&L statements, and contract amendments.
• Ensure portfolio performance meets or exceeds forecasted production by reviewing performance reports and working with O&M providers to investigate issues and implement improvement initiatives.
• Compile financial statements and work with the accounting/finance team.
• Support the selection of third-party service providers and negotiate contracts.
• Research and implement new technologies, initiatives, and partnerships to improve fleet performance.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in asset management, business management, contract negotiations and management, or operations roles within the Solar PV or Renewable Energy industry.
• Strong attention to detail, pride in work product, and excellent communication and organization skills.
• Experience reviewing financial reports and providing detailed analysis, with familiarity in industry-accepted solar project agreements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Driven, resourceful, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment with a passion for driving the renewable energy industry forward.
• Ability to analyze solar asset performance data and provide process, equipment, reporting, and management improvements.
• Problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.