Associate, Asset Management

JOB OVERVIEW

The Associate, Asset Management is a key member of the Asset Management team, supporting both the Technical and Compliance asset management functions. The Associate position requires elite project management to support core team functions and vendor processes. The Associate will support all core aspects of the asset management team, primarily: daily management of solar plants, reporting, compliance tracking, and account management. This role is reserved for AM with 2+ years of direct experience.

JOB LOCATION AND REPORTING TO

This position will be based in New York City or San Francisco office, or for the right candidate as a hybrid remote position. The Associate, Asset Management reports to the Director, Asset Management, and works closely with the Sales, Project Development, Engineering, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), and Project Finance teams.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Associate is expected to lead a core team function including management of specific vendor or a process that is vital to annual operations 

Operations & Maintenance Support 

• Daily production monitoring in Locus with proactive mitigation of real-time issues
• Coordination with main contractors for maintenance and operational compliance 

Portfolio & Account Management  

• Coordinate monthly invoicing for all portfolios 
• Assist FP&A in financial administration for operating projects: billing & revenue collection, invoice tracking, settlements, etc. with various off takers 
• Support day-to-day management of Community Solar program including ad-hoc reporting, utility coordination, and subscriber agreement compliance items 
• Coordinate monthly invoicing for all portfolios 

Reporting 

• Support Monthly/Annual operational reports and ensure these are completed in a timely manner and delivered to relevant counterparties 
• Work with internal cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Project Finance, Project Development, etc.) to establish shared service agreements to support all reporting  
• Analyze results, summarize key takeaways, and compare actual vs expected vs modeled performance 

Compliance Tracking & Workflow Management 

• Ensure compliance with requirements for various project agreements including Power Purchase Agreements, Financial Partnership Agreements, Operating and Maintenance Agreements, and REC Agreements 
• Maintain formalized database tracking operations, insurance, system repairs, contract administration, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting 
• Build and maintain tools and standards to streamline processes, data analysis, project tracking, documentation, and reporting 
• Ideate and help create new requirements, specifications, best practices, and tools 

Relationship Support for Third Parties 

• O&M—foster relationship, drive deliverables & ensure contract compliance and oversight of all O&M counterparties  
• AM— foster relationships, drive deliverables & ensure contract compliance and oversight of all AM  
• REC —foster relationship, drive deliverables & ensure contract compliance and oversight of all REC parties 
• Monitoring—manage DAS provider relationship and troubleshoot issues with technical team 
• Offtake Relationship Manager—manage communication and billing coordination to all end-use customers 

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who want to be part of a fast-paced and fluid company poised for growth in one of the country’s most rapidly changing industries.

Forward-thinking, innovative approaches and comfort with complexity are what define the ForeFront Power team. We are looking for individuals eager to run at the front with us.

• 2+ years in Solar Asset Management or equivalent 

• Proven ability to perform accurately (data analysis) and timely (deliverable deadlines) 

• Desire to support a high-energy, evolving team in an early-stage company 

• Bachelor's degree with high academic achievement 

• Strong computational and analytical skills 

• Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English 

• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills 

• Self-motivated and strong work ethic with the ability to proactively manage diverse relationships and multiple, complex projects simultaneously 

• Potential to be creative, flexible, and think critically in tackling a variety of challenges, from the industry level to customer-specific 

• Desire to work in a growing company in the renewable energy field. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is primarily sedentary in nature and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk in front of a computer and this position requires 5% of travel, primarily to office settings.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE

The organization promotes an open and collaborative work atmosphere. Cross functional teams work closely together to solve problems and move the company forward. Our culture at ForeFront Power encourages employees to be authentic and to embrace our core values that celebrate passion for our work, a commitment to our planet, a winning attitude, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community of respect for each other and our partners.

BENEFITS

This is a regular, full-time position eligible for benefits.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary and bonus potential; health, vision, and dental coverage; commute assistance; professional development; Paid Time Off; and 401(k) with employer match.

ABOUT FOREFRONT POWER

ForeFront Power is a leading developer of commercial and industrial-scale (C&I) solar energy and battery storage projects in the U.S. and Mexico, also offering vehicle fleet electrification services. Over 15 years of working together, the ForeFront Power team has developed more than 1,900 behind-the-meter and community solar projects, totaling more than 1.6 gigawatt-DC of renewable electricity. ForeFront Power serves business, government, education, healthcare and community solar customers with a broad array of development, asset management and advisory services from its San Francisco headquarters and via teams based in New York, Mexico City, and across the U.S. through a hybrid work model.

A wholly owned subsidiary of global energy infrastructure and investment leader Mitsui & Co. Ltd., ForeFront Power operates under Mitsui’s North American investment arm, MyPower Corp. Mitsui holds a robust balance sheet and an “A” credit rating from Standard & Poor’s.

ForeFront Power is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.