Associate Asset Manager

Apex Clean Energy•Charlottesville, VA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Clean Energy is seeking an Associate Asset Manager to support the financial tracking, forecasting, reporting, optimization, operation and maintenance of our wind, solar, and storage energy installations across the United States. In this role, you will help ensure optimal performance of the company’s portfolio and ensure accurate reporting of generation. In this role, you will be joining a small team of Asset Managers as an Associate Asset Manager. You will work directly with an Asset Manager to support all activities that drive the profitability of our assets. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, collaborative team that oversees a large and growing portfolio of projects providing you with both depth and breadth into the asset management function at a company that owns and operates the assets we develop. The Associate Asset Manager will participate in our Associate Development Program, designed to drive professional development and progress the Associate to a full-fledge Asset Manager over time. Our Asset Managers are responsible for getting involved early in the development process to ensure alignment of strategy from development through operation. In this role you will work in close collaboration with various internal departments such as Development, Finance, Project Accounting, Business Development, Information Technology, and related groups. Our ideal candidate is an action-oriented, hard-working team player who can jump in and support projects from a variety of angles. This position requires excellent communication and writing skills as well as the ability to balance priorities and shift needs on the go. A passion for renewable energy is a must.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Must possess excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
Strong work ethic and ability to see the big picture
Demonstrates a curious mindset that drives critical thinking and problem solving in a professional environment
Be a team player who values constructive criticism and can take coaching well
Ability to manage and track multiple detailed projects simultaneously and complete tasks efficiently
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to lead and assist with management, client, and public presentations
Willing to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia

Nice To Haves

Experience in the renewable energy industry preferred
Advanced Excel skills strongly preferred
Advanced PowerPoint skills strongly preferred
Experience in a related role (asset management, project development, operations, business planning, project finance, policy analysis, and/or project accounting) accepted in lieu of experience in the renewable energy industry
Occasional project related travel as well as travel to conferences and industry events

Responsibilities

Help to oversee, in coordination with an Asset Manager, a portfolio of utility-scale wind, solar, and/or storage assets owned and operated by Apex Clean Energy
Support all asset management administrative and compliance-related tasks to ensure prompt completion and full compliance with agreements, regulations, and other requirements
Deliver weekly and monthly asset-level reporting, to include the delivery of all energy production and operational activity reports required for internal/external stakeholders accurately and on time
Understand and assess causes for technical and financial underperformance of assets in collaboration with the Operations and Accounting team assigned to each asset
Identify deficiencies and develop solutions to improve the financial health of our assets under management
Act as point of contact for off-takers, lessors, regulatory organizations, and financial parties
Help to streamline, automate, and improve processes related to reporting and compliance requirements
Participate in, or manage, projects and initiatives for the Asset Management and Operations team to enhance productivity and organization of the department

Benefits

A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
Base and bonus commensurate with experience
Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts