Associate, Renewables Asset Management

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

3d•$90,000 - $108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate, Renewables Asset Management maximizes the value and profitability of Invenergy Services’ contracts through customer relationship management and commercial oversight. The role serves as a primary customer interface, builds trusted partnerships, ensures contract compliance, and supports successful business outcomes across assigned contracts. As a senior individual contributor, the Associate independently manages customer relationships and commercial matters while collaborating across the organization to support strong operational and financial performance. The position follows a hybrid schedule: in-office Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays if work permits. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative discipline.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in asset management, power generation, renewable energy, or a related industry.
Experience managing customer relationships and working directly with customers.
Experience administering and managing commercial contracts.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.
Experience with standard financial metrics and analyses, including NPV, IRR, and DCF models.
Occasional travel required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the renewable energy industry.
Experience managing complex customer relationships and commercial matters.
Experience working across Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional organizations.
Experience identifying commercial opportunities, resolving contractual issues, or supporting contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a portfolio of renewable energy service contracts and act as the primary relationship manager for assigned customers.
Build trusted customer relationships and lead customer-facing meetings and business reviews.
Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and proactively identify and address commercial risks, disputes, and non-compliance.
Lead commercial discussions and negotiate resolutions to contractual issues, change requests, claims, and disputes.
Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to improve asset performance, operational outcomes, and financial results.
Identify opportunities for contract renewals, service expansions, aftermarket offerings, and other value-added services.
Manage the financial performance of assigned contracts and portfolios, identifying opportunities to enhance value and profitability.
Support budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and other financial reviews required under customer agreements.
Evaluate and develop business cases for operational improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and aftermarket opportunities.
Develop reports, presentations, and analyses communicating financial and operational performance and key insights to customers and internal stakeholders.
Support contract margin targets, profitability objectives, forecast accuracy, and financial performance for assigned customer portfolios.
Collaborate with Operations, Performance Engineering, Electrical Engineering, SCADA Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to optimize asset performance.
Monitor key operational metrics and coordinate resolution of performance, availability, and reliability issues.
Coordinate major maintenance activities, equipment replacement strategies, and other initiatives affecting asset performance.
Coordinate internal resources across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and HSE to resolve customer issues and deliver contractual commitments.
Support onboarding of new contracts and assets, ensuring a seamless transition into commercial operations.