Avantus · 2 hours ago
Manager, Asset Management
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$127K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expAvantus is shaping the future by making reliable, low-cost clean energy a global reality. The Manager, Asset Management will assist in onboarding and operation of multiple solar and battery sites, ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory requirements while managing project costs and collaborating with various stakeholders.
CreditFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Assist in mid to late-stage project management. Review all key contract terms and conditions during construction and at Substantial Completion
Own the project onboarding and closeout processes
Develop the operations project management task list to determine internal and external ownership and delivery schedules
Manage technical, accounting, tax, and financial personnel and contractors to achieve key deliverables
Assist in O&M services and LTSA RFPs and subsequent contracting of future projects
Respond to queries about projects from auditors, financing institutions and internal staff
Assist with a project’s technical and financial due-diligence activities during the financing of Opco projects
Oversee monthly revenue settlement process for PPAs and merchant lengths and manage project costs with contractors to ensure they align with the budget
Collaborate with project accountants to monitor bank accounts associated with each project to maintain balances as required by financial partners while maximizing cash available to the company
Assist with preparation of project budgets, departmental budgets, and updates to project financial models
Provide feedback on lessons learned from completed projects back to development group on best practices with regard to production modeling, warranties, PPA deliverables, EPC, shared facilities, and O&M contracts
Work with Project Finance on pro forma, specifically Revenue and Opex modeling for future projects
Communicate regularly with project owners, off-takers, tax equity providers, lenders, and regulators to make sure the project specific compliance is achieved prior to monthly, quarterly, or annual deadlines
Ensure the OEM providers are delivering within contractual obligations. Oversee warranty and major maintenance activities
Initiate and maintain records of payments to investors and lenders
Work with the tax group in the preparation of tax returns and tax payments for operating projects
Conduct analysis and prepare various ad-hoc reports on the operating portfolio
Assist in negotiating and managing shared facility services agreements
Performance engineering to assess the operating performance of solar and BESS systems - determine the root causes of variances to the expected performance
Recommend remedial actions and monthly reporting to stakeholders with KPI’s
Support EPC group for SCADA commissioning of projects under development
Collaborate with the operations team to evaluate and improve operational performance
Lead operating company (“Opco”) projects’ onboarding from Devco ensuring all the project designs and documentation are transferred over and archived for Opco use during the subsequent operation of assets
Assist the P&L Asset Manager responsible for P&L in all relevant technical aspects of the projects
Oversee and coordinate with O&M team on preventative and corrective maintenance
Review operating data and complete analytic reports on project performance
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Business or related discipline required
At least 2 years' experience in Finance, Asset Management, or related field
Proficiency with MS Project, MS Excel, and other MS Office suite products
Understanding of interconnection and PPA processes with major California and Western utilities and ISOs
Must be detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Proficient at extracting and summarizing large amounts of data and analyzing information
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment
Must be able to work independently
Work across many different functions including finance, accounting, legal, operations
Effective interactions with colleagues, investors, and lenders
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred
Experience in the renewable energy industry and electrical performance of PV projects is preferred
Understanding of NERC compliant PV facilities is preferred
Development and implementation of report templates, analytical tools, and other asset management specific tools
Benefits
401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO
Company
Avantus
Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.
51-200 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Buttgenbach, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Stephanie Perry
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-05-28
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