Asset Manager

Asset Manager

GridStor develops, constructs, and operates battery energy storage projects that improve grid reliability and power economic growth across North America. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, GridStor today manages a pipeline of over 3 GW of battery storage projects in later-stage development, active construction, and commercial operations. We work as one team, share learnings across functions, and outperform in how we deliver, optimize, and operate. Our reliability earns trust with customers, partners, and investors—and sets us apart. GridStor is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with regional offices in Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California. We offer competitive compensation and a wide selection of benefits, including unlimited paid time off.

Role Summary

GridStor is looking for an experienced Asset Manager with strong operational expertise to join our growing company. This role is responsible for day ‑ to ‑ day operational oversight of assets, including plant performance, O&M contract management, outage coordination, compliance, and lifecycle cost optimization. The Asset Manager will act as the owner's representative for all project matters, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost ‑ effective operation of GridStor's portfolio while maximizing availability, revenue, and long ‑ term asset value. This position works closely with internal field services, commercial, engineering, and finance teams, as well as external O&M providers, OEMs, and regulators. The Asset Manager will have a unique opportunity to join a high impact team and gain a wide range of exposure to energy storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Closely monitor operational performance by reviewing O&M and plant performance data
• Partner with commercial team to maximize revenues while managing operational risk
• Track financial performance, investigate, and address variances to budget
• Help develop annual project budgets and cash forecasts
• Perform financial analyses in support of plant optimization, performance improvement, warranty and insurance claims, and revenue recovery
• Coordinate and approve any outages ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and minimization of lost revenues

Project Company Administration, Compliance, & Reporting

• Ensure continuous compliance with all project contracts, permits, local tax obligations, and regulatory requirements
• Make all regulatory filings as required (EIA, EQR, etc.)
• Prepare project reports and presentations for project stakeholders as required
• Control and manage project document organization and retention

Project Integration

• Interface with development, engineering, and construction teams to ensure smooth transition of projects into commercial operations
• Lead operational readiness and handover processes, including documentation, procedures, spare parts, and training
• Identify, design and implement improvements to asset management, O&M oversight and project handover processes

Community & Project Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster strong working relationships with project stakeholders, local community, and regulatory agencies

Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, finance or law.
• Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of energy industry experience in asset management, O&M, operations engineering, contract administration, or similar role.
• Experience with energy storage or renewable energy is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERCOT and/or CAISO is highly desirable.
• Location & Availability: Must be able to work a standard 40-hour workweek. Ability to occasionally travel within the US to company or project locations
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional analytical and organizational abilities with keen attention to detail. Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and seeing delegated projects through to completion.
• Adaptability: Ability to be agile and flexible, readily taking on tasks outside the typical scope of the role as needed.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Integrity & Judgment: Strong track record of excellent judgment and integrity in previous roles.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Teams.
• Ability to read and interpret complex agreements and regulations
• Understanding of energy regulation, performance metrics, and O&M concepts
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Adaptable, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and approach challenges with a creative, proactive mindset.
• Team Orientation: Highly motivated to support and collaborate with team members, contributing to collective success.

Compensation and Benefits

• GridStor offers an attractive Total Rewards package, including:
• Competitive base salaries commensurate with experience with an annual cash bonus (based on Company and individual performance)
• Generous paid leave
• Employee participation in Long Term Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including coverage for domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children
• HSA/FSA for participating employees
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Continuing education and professional development
• Cellphone reimbursement, hybrid work environment, healthy snacks, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more.

Company Operating Principles: GridStor's Operating Principles represent who we are, how we work, and what we believe. We Collaborate. We are humble. We are kind. We create the future. We show up for each other. We do hard things.