Senior Asset Manager

Senior Asset Manager

The Senior Asset Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of operating utility-scale wind energy assets. This role also involves developing and refining operating assumptions for potential acquisitions and development projects, as well as ensuring the seamless integration of new assets into the existing portfolio.

In this position, you will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams, service providers, landowners, and regulatory agencies at local, state, and federal levels. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, NERC standards, and other relevant regulatory requirements in the energy generation sector.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of operational strategies, paired with strong organizational and communication skills, enabling effective coordination across teams and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Operational Oversight:

• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to optimize asset reliability and performance.

• Monitor asset performance, identifying issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of comprehensive operating performance reports for stakeholders.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis for underperforming assets and development of improvement plans.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage asset budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.

• Implement strategies to track and optimize operational expenditures (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX).
• Ensure assets meet financial performance targets and identify opportunities to enhance profitability.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all assets comply with local, state, and federal regulations and industry standards.

• Manage and monitor tasks related to environmental permits, site certificates, NERC compliance, utility regulations, and market reporting.

• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure timely submission of required documentation.

Contract Management:

• Oversee contractual agreements, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), O&M contracts, lender, equity partner, and vendor agreements.
• Manage relationships with off-takers, utilities, and other stakeholders.
• Negotiate contract terms and administer contract renewals and amendments.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary point of contact for asset-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

• Foster and maintain strong relationships with investors, lenders, and other financial partners.
• Collaborate and coordinate with development and engineering teams on project expansions, upgrades, and their impact on asset management.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and financial risks associated with asset management.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and contingency plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in asset management for utility-scale solar, wind, and/or battery storage projects with a track record of success.

• Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies, grid operations, and energy markets.
• Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in the renewable energy sector.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as needed to various project sites and stakeholder meetings.

 

Pay Range: $130k-170k/yr. with specified bonus