Senior Asset Manager
Senior Asset Manager
Durham, NC
Full time
$180,000 + Bonus + Benefits
The Company
A leading renewable energy platform focused on developing, financing, owning, and operating utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the United States. The organisation is mission-driven, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and long-term value creation.
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Asset Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of solar and energy storage assets. This role is critical in ensuring optimal performance, long-term value creation, and operational excellence across operating assets.
The position sits at the intersection of operations, finance, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, a background in finance or engineering, and experience within the energy or renewables sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary owner and subject matter expert for assigned assets, overseeing performance, maintenance, and revenue generation
- Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for optimisation and value creation
- Oversee and approve operations & maintenance (O&M) activities
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders including landowners, regulators, and internal teams
- Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with investment or fund teams on financial performance, budgeting, and return analysis
- Review and approve financial transactions in line with business objectives
- Track and manage portfolio KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Support the onboarding and integration of newly operational assets
- Contribute to process improvements and scaling of asset management systems
- Lead initiatives to enhance portfolio performance and operational efficiency
Requirements
- 6–8+ years of experience in renewable energy, power, or infrastructure sectors, ideally in asset management
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong understanding of energy project financing and asset operations
- Highly collaborative with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- Experience working with external stakeholders and managing complex relationships
- Ability to analyse large datasets and interpret contractual information
- Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems