Portfolio Asset Manager

AES Clean Energy (“AES CE”), a subsidiary of The AES Corporation, specializes in developing, owning, and operating utility scale PV solar projects, distributed generation PV solar projects, PV solar projects combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS), stand-alone battery energy storage projects and wind generation projects. AES CE currently has over 10 GW of solar, wind and storage projects in operation in the U.S., with an additional 4,500+ MW in construction, contracted or in development.  

With a business goal to grow our operating portfolio by 2-3GW a year, and a development pipeline to support achieving that goal, now is an amazing time to join the AES CE team as it continues its exponential growth.  

AES’s mission is to accelerate the future of energy, together.  We are a global, agile, cohesive organization with an employee engagement level akin to a startup company.  AES businesses throughout the world are often recognized as great places to work.  Our people share a passion to help meet the world’s current and increasing energy needs, while providing communities and countries the opportunity for economic growth due to the availability of reliable, affordable electric power.  

Safety First - Self-starter - Innovative Thinker - Driven by Excellence - Team Player – Accountable  

If these characteristics describe key elements of who you are as a person, we want you as part of our team on this next phase of our exciting journey!  

The AES CE Operations team is hiring an Asset Manager to manage complex asset portfolios in the renewable or energy field. The Portfolio Asset Manager will support coaching and development of peers and lead reporting, oversight, and coordination for a portfolio of renewable energy assets. The Asset Managers are critical in the operation of a large fleet of renewable and energy storage projects across the United States to ensure optimal financial performance of the company’s rapidly growing fleet.  Responsibilities will include project reporting and coordination of financial, commercial, compliance management and administrative tasks as well as coordination and oversight of the operations and maintenance of the assets.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee a portfolio of complex renewable energy assets  

• Enhance and automate core processes and interaction with other teams within AES Clean Energy 

• Owner’s Representative tasked with managing AES Clean Energy’s interest in several project portfolios  

• Oversee project financial matters (P&L responsibility), prepare annual budgets and continually track and explain variance to budget, within assigned portfolios 

• Support resolution or mitigation of any major plant outages as appropriate 

• Collaborate with various teams to identify revenue increasing and risk mitigation opportunities 

Project Administration, Compliance & Stakeholder Management 

• Be the subject matter expert on all compliance and commercial obligations pursuant to project governing documents and ensure strict compliance including Power Purchase Agreements, Hedge Agreements, Interconnection Agreements, land leases, Financing Agreements, and LLC Agreements 

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of data contained in AES Clean Energy’s renewable energy information system that tracks compliance and key project data by proactively reviewing and summarizing deliverables of contracts and other project documents 

• Prepare recurring reports on project performance for internal and external parties and respond to inquiries 

• Ensure the complete all compliance obligations pursuant to contract requirements and regulatory agencies (including EIA, CEC, FERC) in timely fashion.  

• Identify opportunities to optimize the financial results while balancing risk through solid management decisions and/or innovative approaches 

• Interface with origination, development, project execution, project finance, and construction management groups to ensure smooth and timely transition of projects into commercial operation, as appropriate 

• Manage day-to-day stakeholder relationships by developing and maintaining positive work relationships with local and state authorities, financing and investors partners, regulatory agencies, landowners, and other entities 

• Manage and resolve any contractual, regulatory, and commercial issues as they arise  

Desired Experience and Skills: 

• 2+ years of relevant energy industry experience 

• Exceptional organizational, decision making/problem solving, analytical and time management skills. 

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with exceptional presentation and communication skills and ability to work with little supervision 

• Strong learning skills with aptitude to independently research, understand, and implement knowledge in new areas 

• Strong commercial mindset and demonstrates aptitude to support a high-performance organization that will deliver operational excellence and meet or exceed financial targets 

• Proven ability to organize and prioritize work, creative thinker, and able to manage relationships with colleagues and contractors 

• Strong understanding of project finance, legal contracts, accounting, and 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Office 

• Able to demonstrate experience dealing successfully with peers, subordinates, senior management, and unaffiliated third parties 

• Passion for renewable energy industry and demonstrates intimate knowledge of the renewable energy market, and the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy. 

Education: 

• BA/BS degree required with concentration in business, finance, accounting, economics, and/or other quantitative fields 

• MBA or similar Masters degree preferred 

Working Conditions: 

• Based in Louisville, CO 

• Travel will be required between offices and some travel to sites. Approximately 10% travel.  

Compensation: 

• Commensurate with experience; competitive.