Project Execution Associate

Novel Energy Solutions; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A renewable energy solutions provider in Germany is seeking a Project Execution Associate to support project execution and investment committee workflows. Responsibilities include coordinating across departments, managing datarooms, and assisting in risk assessments. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position is entirely remote.

Qualifikationen

• Experience administering solar-based contracts or risk/investment committees for a development company.
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task various responsibilities.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate with multiple departments to keep execution milestones on track.
• Prepare meeting agendas and support VP of Project Execution.
• Manage datarooms for diligence processes.

Kenntnisse

Technical proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Ausbildung

2+ years of experience in renewable energy project finance or M&A

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

SmartSheets

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

High-agency, detail-oriented operator who supports portfolio execution, risk and investment committee workflows, dataroom management, and cross-functional follow-through. Project Execution Associate provides leverage to the VP of Project Execution to ensure risks are identified early, diligence is complete, and projects move efficiently from development to operation.

1. Portfolio & Project Execution Support

• Coordinate with Project Development, Procurement, Construction, Finance, Legal, and other departments to keep companywide execution milestones on track.
• Assist procurement in tracking and managing ITC eligibility documentation (safe harbor, physical work) and maintain audit-ready records.
• Support special projects such as equipment audits, module allocation reconciliations, and compliance checklists.
• Track portfolio KPIs and flag risks, gaps, or improvement opportunities

2. Risk Committee (RC) Support

• Prepare RC agendas, materials, and meeting notes as well as support VP of PE in his coordination with Director of Regulatory Affairs on RC memos.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Project Risk Matrix in coordination with PD (who owns this matrix) and other departments.
• Support red-team analysis: gather data from departmental red-team members, organize dissenting views, and ensure issues are surfaced before submission to the IC.
• Confirm that no major spend or contractual commitments occur before RC review.

3. Investment Committee (IC) Support

• Assemble IC packets including memos, financial snapshots, RC recommendations, and project stage-gate checklists from PD.
• Ensure clarity in IC presentations with well-structured supporting documentation.
• Track IC decisions and coordinate follow-up actions across departments.

4. Capital Deployment & Dataroom Management

• Manage datarooms in Procore and other platforms for diligence processes.
• Assist external counterparties (lenders, investors, buyers) in navigating datarooms and accessing key materials.
• Coordinate responses to diligence requests and maintain accurate, complete documentation.
• Assist Director of Special Projects & Analytics in analytics reporting as needed.

5. Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with the building and maintenance of trackers/dashboards to monitor IC/RC status, KPIs, and risk mitigation progress.
• Standardize templates for memos, checklists, and committee reporting.
• Document lessons learned and help implement process improvements.
• Ensure execution discipline by closing the loop on assigned action items.

Competencies

Managing Self

1. Technical or professional proficiency to be highly competent in their work
2. Problem-solving
3. Putting the team first, working well with others
4. Relationship building and intrapersonal skills
5. Using Company tools and processes
6. Daily Discipline of time management, learning on the fly, and accepting feedback
7. Delivers results consistently
8. Creates a process for one\'s own work
9. Creates a process for improving the work and incorporating into existing processes via process mapping
10. Communication skills: Written and verbal communication, Presentation skills, Running meetings, Email, Conflict Management, Building a Business Case, and Listening

Requirements

Work Environment

This job operates remotely.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position will require long hours, and weekend work as needed.

Travel

This position may be completed fully remotely.

Required Education and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in renewable energy project finance, M&A, or energy development with solid understanding of partnerships/ joint ventures / tax equity contract structures.
• 2+ Experience administering construction or solar based contracts or risk/investment committees for a development company.
• Proficient skills using the Microsoft Office suite including extensive SharePoint experience.
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever- changing environment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software as well as SmartSheets or similar diligence management software.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task various and conflicting responsibilities.
• Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work full-time and independently within a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in high-productivity environment with constant growth and rapid change.
• Experience with solar, community solar, or renewable energy projects.
• Familiarity with ITC, safe harbor, and project financing processes.
• Exposure to due diligence coordination with external financiers or investors.

Novel Energy Solutions L. L. C. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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