Associate Asset Manager

Company Description Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.

Job Description

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.

• Hours: Full Time
• Type: Exempt
• Department: Asset Management Operations
• Travel: 10%
• Office Location: Headquarters in Charlottesville, VA

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

Qualifications

To succeed as an Associate Asset Manager at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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
• 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
• Occasional project related travel as well as travel to conferences and industry events
• Willing to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia

Additional Information

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of 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

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.