Asset Management Associate - Empowering Clean Energy Innovation

Building a cleaner, brighter future requires individuals who are ready to act with purpose and precision. As an Asset Management Associate for GreenKey Solar, you’ll be at the forefront of enabling clean energy innovation, supporting critical initiatives that drive sustainable progress and industry transformation. Your organizational expertise, proactive mindset, and commitment to excellence will empower and support our team to focus on high-value activities that fuel exceptional growth in a high-impact industry.

Who You Are:

You take responsibility and initiative to get things done. You have a passion for renewable energy, are driven to tackle complex challenges, and see them through until they are done and done well. You thrive in an environment where creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity is paramount. You believe in learning continuously, growing with every experience, and driving solutions, not just identifying problems.

About Us:

We are a fast-growing renewable energy development company on a mission to revolutionize the sustainability landscape. Our work directly impacts the fight against climate change while fostering small business excellence. With an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to innovation, and a commitment to our core values, we’re building the future of clean energy in the U.S.

Your Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with our development, finance and construction departments and have primary responsibility for the following:

Contract Management & Obligation Tracking for Operational Projects

- Establish a sustainable system for tracking all contract obligations in a centralized place.

- Create a scalable process for onboarding new projects and contracts into the agreed upon system.

- Ensure all contract obligations are assigned to the relevant team member(s) and that all dates are tracked and adhered to.

- Help manage certain contract obligations such as insurance requirements, diligence reporting, and project submittals to various parties.

- Ensure that all third parties and contractors are adhering to agreed upon obligations and timelines.

Compliance Monitoring

- Maintain compliance with various reporting standards across all operating projects on a recurring basis.

- Anticipate compliance requirements and notify relevant parties across internal and external organizations.

- Provide notice to relevant parties to the extent compliance has faltered and pursue remedy if applicable.

Community Solar Management

- Register new solar projects with utilities and other relevant agencies to ensure timely energization.

- Work with third party vendors on subscriber acquisition and management contracts, ensuring favorable terms and pricing.

- Track subscription levels across internally owned community solar projects.

- Manage and monitor customer subscriptions in the program platform.

- Generate customer contracts and obtain signatures when necessary.

- Communicate with the program administration team when necessary.

- Manage annual REC retirements and compile/submit necessary reports.

- Manage project registrations with REC registration platforms, gathering all necessary information and documents.

Project Operation & Maintenance

- Monitor current and historical project performance and flag under-production.

- Coordinate preventative and responsive maintenance on operational sites across the country.

- Archive project performance and assist with comparative analysis of forecasts vs actual performance.

Process Creation & Improvement

- Explore opportunities to implement automation or AI to supplement

- Develop and refine workflows and processes, continuously improving operational efficiency across the business.

- Create and maintain an internal knowledge base or manual for administrative processes to support continuity and scalability.

- Proactively identify inefficiencies or gaps in current systems and suggest actionable improvements.

- Facilitate cross-functional coordination between departments to ensure smooth transitions for projects and initiatives.

What We Value:

- Accountability & Ownership: You step up, own your work, and deliver on promises. You see projects through to completion and take responsibility when challenges arise.

- Creativity & Problem-Solving: Challenges are opportunities for innovation. You think critically, explore solutions, and never settle for the status quo.

- Curiosity & Growth-Oriented: You approach tasks with curiosity, a hunger to learn, and the drive to make processes better.

- Initiative/Self-Starter: You act before being asked, spot opportunities others miss, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

- Integrity/Transparency: Honesty and trustworthiness are your foundation. You follow through on commitments and build strong, transparent relationships.

Qualifications:

We know that exceptional talent comes in many forms. If you resonate with our values and mission and have the skills to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.

- Experience: Proven track record in an asset management related role or proven ability to successfully set up new systems and procedures with a keen eye to detail in the execution of such procedures. Experience within the solar industry is a plus but not required.

- Skills: Expertise in written and verbal communication, and organization; proficiency with tools like Google Drive, Egnyte, and Smartsheet is a plus.

- Mindset: Resourceful, adaptable, and committed to excellence. You thrive in dynamic environments and handle multiple tasks with ease.

- Creativity: You bring a creative eye to problem-solving and event planning.

- Passion for Sustainability: You are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to clean energy and small business success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97227