Job Title: Asset Manager
Location: Hybrid – Preferred location NYC or Washington DC – Travel Required
Reports to: Sr. Director of O&M / Asset Management
About the Company
At Elevate, we are deploying reliable energy solutions that power the communities we serve. We’re not just building infrastructure; we’re enabling the future of energy, supporting massive digital and data center expansions and supporting a more resilient, electrified grid.
Elevate is where top talent meets real impact. We’re a lean, mission-driven team accelerating the clean energy transition through bold, meaningful projects. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the smartest people in the industry, have a seat at the table from day one, and help shape a company that’s building the future of power—fast. If you thrive in dynamic environments, value authenticity over fluff, and want your work to matter, Elevate is the place to be.
Position Summary
The Asset Manager will support the operational, financial, and contractual performance of a portfolio of battery energy storage (BESS) and solar assets. This role is responsible for monitoring asset performance, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project agreements and regulatory requirements.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy who is looking to deepen their expertise in asset management within a fast-growing platform.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Performance & Operations
- Monitor and analyze asset performance against budget, forecasts, and contractual benchmarks
- Track key KPIs including availability, generation, and storage performance relative to models
- Coordinate with O&M providers to troubleshoot underperformance and implement corrective actions
- Support initiatives related to battery dispatch optimization and hybrid asset performance.
Financial & Commercial Management
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for assigned assets
- Review operating expenses, invoices, and revenue streams
- Assist with financial reporting for internal stakeholders, lenders, and investors
- Maintain organized documentation and asset data systems
- Maintain working-level ownership of project financial models, assumptions, and sensitivities
Contract & Compliance Management
- Track and support day-to-day compliance with PPAs, tolling, interconnection, O&M, LTSAs, Warranties, shared infrastructure, and financing agreements
- Support commercial discussions and support amendments, negotiations, and dispute resolution
- Maintain awareness of key contractual obligations, deadlines, and reporting requirements
- Support regulatory and environmental compliance activities
Stakeholder Management & Reporting
- Interface with third-party operators, asset owners, and service providers
- Prepare monthly and quarterly asset performance reports
- Maintain organized documentation and asset data systems
Candidate Profile
Required Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy, preferably in solar and/or BESS asset management, operations, or analytics
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Energy Systems, or related field
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, Tableau; financial modeling experience is a plus
- Familiarity with battery storage and/or solar PV systems and performance metrics
- Experience working with 3rd party O&M providers and operational data (e.g., SCADA, monitoring platforms)
Preferred
- Experience with NYISO, PJM or other ISO/RTO markets
- Exposure to battery storage dispatch strategies or hybrid solar + storage assets
- Familiarity with data visualization or analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python)
- Understanding of project finance structures and energy contracts
Traits
- Problem-Solving: Adaptable and flexible. Operates effectively in a fast-paced, small team environment, and can approach challenges with a creative, proactive mindset.
- Project Execution Management: Skilled in project management, risk mitigation, and vendor oversight. Ensures accountability across the project team and drives results.
- Communication Skills: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding across different audiences, including internal/external presentations. Interpersonal savvy and a proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be critical in this role.
- Organizational Skill: Ability to manage complexity and juggle competing priorities, while focusing on continuously improving effectiveness and efficiency. Effortlessly aligns and utilizes organizational resources to see delegated projects through to completion.
- Integrity & Judgment: Consistently makes good, timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and authenticity.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in accelerating the energy transition by contributing to transformative, utility-scale energy storage projects—especially on complex brownfield and urban-constrained sites where innovation drives real-world results.
- Thrive in a Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a lean, agile team that values integrity, innovation, and decisive execution. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member has a voice and is empowered to make a difference.
- Grow with a Company on the Rise: Join at a pivotal moment as we scale from startup to growth stage. You’ll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence outcomes, and grow professionally alongside a company backed by top-tier private equity and poised for significant expansion.
Compensation
The base compensation range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000 per year, which represents the Company’s good-faith estimate of the salary range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the candidate selected.
Employees in this role are also eligible to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.
Elevate is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or Veteran status.
