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Renewable Properties Asset Manager in Remote, California
Renewable Properties is seeking to bring on an experienced Asset Manager to effectively collaborate and support the financing and asset management of a portfolio of solar projects across the United States. They will be responsible for performing transaction analysis, contract management/negotiation, portfolio level reporting, performance analysis, regulatory submittals, maintenance initiatives, and other commercial management functions. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in developing Renewable Properties' success during this exciting time of rapid growth in a changing and impactful industry.
This is a full-time role based in San Francisco, CA, and is open to remote work.
Responsibilities:
Own the asset management, both from a financial and operational perspective, of a portfolio of operating solar projects. Future opportunities to work with storage and EV charging assets. Ensure portfolio is performing at or above forecasted production (including reviewing asset performance reports, collaborating with the O&M provider to investigate issues and improve performance).
Drive improvements in financial and operational metrics to maximize the value of operating assets.
Interface with energy offtakers and interconnecting utilities to validate settlements and manage contractual obligations.
Manage the ongoing O&M requirements for the projects and and enforce equipment warranties..
Analyze asset performance, identify opportunities to optimize asset performance and drive improvement initiatives.
Build process, structure, and work products to support management and reporting of operating assets – including preparation of operating performance summary reports for financing parties.
Create detailed, comprehensive project, fund, and fleet level reporting on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting basis as needed.
Identify, own, and communicate solutions to complex operational issues, and work with team members to identify lessons learned and improve future projects.
Assist in developing and coordinating project budgets, financial models, P&L analysis, and contract amendments.
Compile financial statements/info and work with accounting/finance.
Support selection of third-party service providers and negotiation of contracts.
Research ways to improve fleet performance by utilizing new technologies, initiatives, and partnerships.
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in asset management or commercial management in the renewable energy industry, ideally with responsibility for solar assets.
Experience with contract negotiations and management, regulatory compliance, financial variance analysis and reporting
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex problems and drive process improvements.
Strong attention to detail, pride in work product, communication and organization skills.
Familiarity with industry-standard renewable energy and solar project agreements and financing structures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Driven, resourceful and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment. Curiosity and passion for driving the renewable industry forward.
Ability to dive into solar asset performance data and provide process, equipment, reporting, and management improvements.
Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint