Associate, Renewables Asset Management

Invenergy Services LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 20–30%

Hybrid schedule

Medical dental and vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Invenergy LLC in Chicago is seeking an Associate, Renewables Asset Management to maximize value of contracts and manage relationships with key customers. You will oversee commercial matters and ensure contract compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational and financial performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in asset management or the renewable energy sector, strong Excel and financial analysis skills, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of asset management, power generation or renewable energy experience.
• Experience managing customer relationships and commercial contracts.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills (NPV, IRR, DCF).
• Occasional travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of renewable energy service contracts and serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned customers.
• Lead customer meetings and business reviews.
• Address contractual risks, disputes, and non-compliance.
• Lead commercial discussions and negotiate resolutions to contractual issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve asset performance.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Customer relationships

Commercial contracts

Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

The Associate, Renewables Asset Management is responsible for maximizing the value and profitability of Invenergy Services’ contracts through effective customer relationship management and commercial oversight. Serving as a primary customer interface, this role builds trusted partnerships, ensures contract compliance, and drives successful business outcomes across assigned contracts. As a senior individual contributor, the Associate independently manages customer relationships and commercial matters while collaborating across the organization to support strong operational and financial performance.

Responsibilities

Customer & Contract Management

• Independently manage a portfolio of renewable energy service contracts and serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned customers.
• Build trusted customer relationships and lead customer-facing meetings and business reviews.
• Ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations and proactively identify and address commercial risks, disputes, and areas of non-compliance.
• Lead commercial discussions and negotiate resolutions to contractual issues, change requests, claims, and disputes.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to improve asset performance, operational outcomes, and financial results.
• Identify opportunities for contract renewals, service expansions, aftermarket offerings, and other value-added services.

Financial Performance

• Manage the financial performance of assigned contracts and portfolios, identifying opportunities to enhance value and profitability.
• Support budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and other financial reviews as required under customer agreements.
• Evaluate and develop business cases for operational improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and aftermarket opportunities.
• Develop reports, presentations, and analyses to communicate financial and operational performance and key insights to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support achievement of contract margin targets, profitability objectives, forecast accuracy, and financial performance for assigned customer portfolios.

Operations

• Collaborate with Operations, Performance Engineering, Electrical Engineering, SCADA Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to optimize asset performance.
• Monitor key operational metrics and coordinate resolution of performance, availability, and reliability issues.
• Coordinate major maintenance activities, equipment replacement strategies, and other initiatives impacting asset performance.
• Coordinate internal resources across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and HSE to resolve customer issues and deliver contractual commitments.
• Support the onboarding of new contracts and assets, ensuring a seamless transition into commercial operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in asset management, power generation, renewable energy, or a related industry.
• Experience managing customer relationships and working directly with customers.
• Experience administering and managing commercial contracts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.
• Experience with standard financial metrics and analyses, including NPV, IRR, and DCF models.
• Occasional travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Experience managing complex customer relationships and commercial matters.
• Experience working across Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional organizations.
• Experience identifying commercial opportunities, resolving contractual issues, or supporting contract negotiations.

Base Pay

• $ 90,000.00 - $108,000.00 USD Annual
• Bonus: 20% - 30%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.