Assistant Special Projects Manager

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Company Description
Greenbacker is an investment management firm that focuses on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure investing. Since its founding in 2011, Greenbacker has grown to almost 175 employees, located in four offices (New York, Maine, Vermont and Colorado), and a number of additional individual locations throughout the United States. With over 60 years of combined infrastructure investment experience and more than $20 billion in combined transactions across the investment team, we are positioned as a market leader in sustainable infrastructure investments. We invest in a diversified portfolio of income-producing renewable energy power facilities and energy efficiency projects that sell power under long-term contract to high credit worthy counterparties such as utilities, municipalities, and corporations.
Greenbacker strives to create a workforce that encourages a supportive and inclusive culture by promoting diversity and excluding all forms of discrimination. At Greenbacker we strongly value the unique talents of our employees and endeavor to foster an environment in which every employee is respected and valued regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, marital status, and pregnancy or maternity. Greenbacker seeks candidates for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit, based on their aptitude and ability, and aims to provide support and resources for all employees to reach their full potential.
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Greenbacker is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Greenbacker will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Nicole Giangiulio (****).
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Job Purpose/Background:
As Greenbacker continues to raise capital and grow our investment portfolio, an opportunity has arisen to join **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Management as a Assistant Special Project Manager. While the role will report to Greenbackers Special Project Manager the selected individual will work and train closely with the entire Greenbacker Operations team. The Operations team is responsible for Asset Management, Field Operations, Technical Due Diligence, and Construction. The Special Projects Associate will have the responsibility of managing complex and technically challenging post-construction projects from start to finish, with project costs managed to budget and schedule completed to pre-determined milestones. As a small and evolving firm, the responsibilities will be broad, varied and all encompassing. Additionally, in joining a growing team, there is significant opportunity to gain responsibility and perform high-level tasks earlier than what is typical at larger organizations; such opportunity will be based solely on the merits of the individual joining our team. The role will be based in one of our offices, preferably Denver. (Portland, ME, Montpelier, VT, New York City, or remote position available for the right candidate.) The role may also require travel, up to 30%.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage assigned projects from an ongoing pipeline of special projects that may include retrofits, re-powers, repairs, upgrades, and/or decommissioning of existing, operating, solar, wind and biomass-based renewable energy power plants
Coordinate on preparation of RFPs for construction projects
Assist with sourcing new and maintaining existing network of subcontractors and parts vendors in various regions throughout the country
Manage budget and schedule goals of assigned projects, from kick-off through final completion
Develop/manage key deliverables from design, procurement and project kick-off
Perform regular risk analysis, track cost forecasting and present weekly reporting for assigned projects
Manage stakeholder communications (customers/contractors/senior management)
Assist with process improvements and development of internal processes related to the department
Manage subcontractors and independent engineers assigned to your projects
Align support from other internal departments when necessary
Compile contract close-out documents and as-builts
Travel as needed to ensure successful project execution (up to 30%)
Manage all procurement and project deliveries to site as applicable
Ensure all parties stay in compliance with company safety standards and quality goals for all assigned projects
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
Minimum 4-7 years of solar construction management, project management or project engineering experience (commercial/utility)
Bachelors Degree in engineering or other related technical field preferred
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Experience with/knowledge of electrical, civil and mechanical systems
Ability to manage multiple activities at a time
Intermediate to advanced skills in using Microsoft Word/Excel, Smartsheet, Salesforce and SharePoint
Strong familiarity with construction and electrical codes
Ability to read and interpret technical drawing sets
A strong focus on organization and timeliness with an ability to support other parties to help provide timely responses. This role will be responsible for reporting deadlines that can have negative consequences for the company if they are not met.
An ability to maintain superb organization and attention to detail in a chaotic environment and to help others in the department to be more organized and efficient in their endeavors.
A true self-starter: We are a small team and need someone to bring the full breadth of their skills, expertise and intellect to work every day to help the business grow and improve, and not just be a person content to complete tasks and wait for direction.
Detail Oriented: Inquisitive, and someone who will get the small things right and leave no stone unturned in the quest for precision and accuracy.
Interested, with experience in renewable energy and energy markets
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage workload autonomously and effectively
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to apply commercial judgment
Excellent time management
Willingness to work with a highly motivated, experienced group of professionals in an open office environment is a must
A team player who enjoys a friendly but professional team dynamic
Development Value:
Grow with a small and evolving team and work in an entrepreneurial environment.
Have access to experienced senior team members with strong values, providing excellent learning and developmental opportunities.
Significant exposure to prestige projects in the fast-growing alternative energy sector.
Broad and varied exposure to all aspects of the teams activities, such as performance monitoring, technical support, compliance delivery, process building, customer service, and performance reporting.
Opportunity to affect future growth and increase the operating efficiency of Greenbacker.
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