Urban Grid is hiring a
Asset Manager

Summary

The Asset Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing solar assets, ensuring their optimal performance, efficiency, and profitability. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practices. The position is home-based with limited travel up to 25%. A bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, or a related field, at least 5 years of professional experience in solar asset management, strong leadership skills, analytical skills, communication skills, project management skills, organizational skills, and technical skills are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, or a related engineering science. Master's degree preferred
• At least 5 years of professional experience in solar asset management or a related field, with a track record of success in managing large-scale solar assets
• Strong knowledge of solar energy technology, finance, and operations
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to work successfully across different levels of an organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective solutions to complex problems
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent organizational skills and able to shift and set new priorities in moment’s notice
• Self-motivated, high energy, and has proven leadership skills in challenging environments
• Excellent technical, analytical, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Strong in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced knowledge of MS Excel

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for managing and optimizing solar assets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that solar assets are being managed effectively and efficiently
• Ensure safety reporting and compliance requirements are completed
• Plan and support profit and loss activities for assigned assets
• Coordinate settlements and power marketing efforts with third parties
• Ensure compliance for operating assets including government and commercial obligations
• Maintains relationships with clients and partners
• Coordinate with service providers to maintain relationships and ensure completion of scope of work
• Assist origination of O&M services for projects to support project financing
• Leads reporting efforts, including internal and external reporting
• Coordinate with the Construction team to develop and execute a hand-off process to receive operating assets
• Conducts regular site visits to ensure performance and operations of the assets
• Monitor and analyze asset performance and complete reporting obligations
• Ensure all warranty claims are processed, engage OEM and internal teams to coordinate work and develop a feedback loop
• Coordinate with procurement and operations teams to manage inventory and procurement strategies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Voluntary life, and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• A retirement plan with matching