Job Description
Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!
This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.
What we're looking for:
Nexamp is seeking a Portfolio Services Manager to lead the Independent Engineer (IE) review process for Nexamp-developed solar and storage projects and portfolios. You will manage the IE contracts and coordinate internal resources to support the IE's deliverables to Nexamp and its financing stakeholders. Deliverables, such as reports and certifications, require interdisciplinary task management and the organization of overlapping data inputs. Key project management skills of interest are identifying and managing critical path, navigating scope of work boundaries, and building effective relationships internally and externally.
This work includes managing significant amounts of data, and coordination of contracts, design documents, PVsyst reports, site visits and construction monitoring, commissioning tests, and performance analysis of operating plants. This will be accomplished through technical expertise, schedule management, thorough understanding of financial implications, collaboration with internal stakeholders, and clear communication with third-party reviewers.
We are accepting candidates in our Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, headquarters where you will be hybrid. You will report to the Director, Renewable Portfolio Services.
What you'll do:
- Manage the due-diligence process undertaken by external third-party engineering firms for Nexamp financing opportunities on a portfolio or project basis.
- Coordinate communications between Independent Engineer and Nexamp internal team (engineering, finance, procurement, operations, etc.). Act as a liaison between Nexamp subject matter leads and IE technical leads. Interpret various parties' topical responses to provide effective communication and timely resolution.
- Facilitate the exchange of project information to applicable parties in support of due-diligence reviews. Manage deliverables of independent engineers (reports, certificates, etc.) in tandem with the applicable financing schedule.
- Monitor and prepare for critical project milestones (e.g. Mechanical Completion, Substantial Completion) and coordinate necessary third-party certifications required for financing milestones.
- Monitor critical project milestones (Mechanical Completion, Permission to Operate, Substantial Completion) and coordinate necessary third-party certifications required for financing.
- Lead the organization of necessary project documents and design reviews.
- Support the management team in the IE due diligence process and ongoing development of risk management practices.
What you'll bring:
- 5+ years of experience in the renewable energy sector with 1+ years of experience in contract management.
- Bachelor's degree in quantitative subjects: Engineering, Sciences, or equivalent.
- Independent engineering experience with technical and financial due diligence background preferred.
- Solar PV design, development, construction, or asset management experience preferred.
- Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
- Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
- Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
- Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
- Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.
At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.
You'll love working here because:
Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!
Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
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