Job Description
Urban Grid is a leading independent power producer (IPP) delivering reliable, utility-scale solar and storage solutions to help meet America’s unprecedented energy demand. We develop, own and operate projects that strengthen local economies through long-term partnerships and responsible land stewardship. By integrating agrivoltaics into our land management practices, we enhance soil health, support local farmers and benefit the communities we serve.
With a strong focus on execution and integrity, we are committed to being a trusted domestic energy provider and responsible corporate citizen. Urban Grid is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates across the United States with a growing portfolio that includes 12,000 megawatts of development assets. We continue to maintain our optionality to co-locate with battery storage based on customer demand, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness in our energy solutions.
Since becoming an IPP in 2023, we have successfully brought five solar projects online, begun construction on three additional projects and are actively advancing one gigawatt of capacity into pre-construction. To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.
Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield. one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.
Job Summary
As the Vice President, Asset Management, you will lead a team that is responsible and accountable for the safe and reliable operations of the companies operating assets. The Vice President of Asset Management will be responsible for overseeing the management of solar and storage assets and ensuring their optimal performance, efficiency, and profitability. This role involves collaborating with various teams including finance, development, construction, engineering, and legal to develop and implement effective strategies for managing and optimizing solar and storage assets. The Vice President of Asset Management will also be responsible for setting the strategy and overseeing the daily activities of the asset management team and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and industry best practices.
The position is Houston-based with travel as required estimated at 25%, and requires excellent communication, teamwork, report writing skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage and flex with multiple projects and schedules simultaneously, ability to shift priorities, meet deadlines, and develop good and maintain good relationship with both internal and external clients and drive to meet their needs.
Responsibilities
· Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for managing and optimizing solar and storage assets, including safety, performance optimization, risk management, and financial management.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, development, construction, engineering, M&A and legal, to ensure that solar and storage assets are being managed effectively and efficiently.
· Oversee the daily activities of the asset management team, including asset performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
· Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry best practices, including safety regulations, environmental regulations, and financial regulations.
· Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, lenders, regulators and other relevant parties.
· Implement a NERC compliance program for operating assets.
· Coordinate with Development and construction to provide feedback on specifications, standards, and equipment selection based on performance of operating assets.
· Originate O&M services (RFP to Contracting) for projects well in advance of COD.
· Serve as contract holder and contract owner of O&M and Warranty agreements and manage the respective contractors to assure performance of scope.
· Carry out all owner/seller tasks and responsibilities in the respective project contracts such as the PPA, ICA, O&M, and warranty agreements.
· Develop and implement processes and procedures for identifying and mitigating risks associated with solar and storage assets.
· Develop and implement financial models/tools and reporting for analyzing solar and storage asset performance, profitability, and valuation.
· Monitor industry trends and developments to ensure that the company remains competitive and is able to capitalize on new opportunities.
Location: Houston, Texas (working 4 days in office and remotely on Fridays)
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, or a related engineering science.
· At least 10+ years of professional experience in solar asset management or a related field, with a track record of success in managing large-scale solar/storage assets.
· Strong knowledge of solar and storage energy technology, finance, and operations.
· Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective solutions to complex problems.
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
· Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
· Excellent organizational skills and able to shift and set new priorities in moment’s notice.
· Self-motivated, high energy, and has proven leadership skills in challenging environment.
· Excellent technical, analytical, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Strong in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced knowledge of MS Excel
At Urban Grid, we’re thrilled to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a health savings account and flexible spending account. We also provide company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid parental leave and optional life insurance. Enjoy a retirement plan with matching contributions as part of our full-time positions, all wrapped up with a competitive salary and bonus opportunities!
