We are looking for a Project Manager to focus on our Community Solar portfolio. This person is organized and detail oriented, loves to make chaotic situations run smoothly, understands the value of strong processes and will enthusiastically familiarize oneself with our software systems to create and then manage a seamless, efficient, and highly organized project onboarding process. This person is passionate about the type of work Generate is doing, looking to apply their experience to help scale a growing business and drive critical internal process efficiencies and initiatives. This person can juggle – and juggle well – managing a variety of stakeholders and projects simultaneously while providing the highest standards of performance.What you'll be doing at Generate Capital as a Project Manager:<ul><li>Participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation.</li><li>Act as the Owner's Representative by managing EPC firms and engaging with developers, consultants, engineers, and other project stakeholders</li><li>Understand site-specific design details and support/manage engineering review and energy model development</li><li>Manage all aspects of the EPC agreement, including official notices, change orders, RFIs, pay applications, construction status updates, safety, milestone achievement, certificates, commissioning, etc.</li><li>Tightly manage project-level budgets and milestone payments, which includes internal reporting and forecasting</li><li>Ensure project quality control by coordinating on-site inspections, coordinating with 3rd party providers if necessary.</li><li>Attend project progress meetings</li><li>Act as the internal subject matter expert on all aspects of projects.</li><li>Identify, track, manage, and report on project risks</li><li>Update internal data systems and ensure all project-level documentation is accurate</li><li>Coordinate after-action reviews/lessons learned/continuous improvement</li><li>Assist with the development of internal operating policies, standards, and procedures.</li><li>Communicate project progress, risks, and issues both internally and externally</li><li>Manage relationships with all stakeholders</li><li>Ensure compliance with company safety program</li><li>Ensure appropriate closeout of projects and handover to Generate Asset Management Team</li></ul>Candidate qualifications &amp; core characteristics:<ul><li>A demonstrated passion for, or commitment to, our mission</li><li>5+ years’ experience in construction project management, with significant exposure to commercial and utility solar PV projects preferred.</li><li>A 4-year degree or equivalent work experience and certifications</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through</li><li>Strong written and oral communicator capable of “code switching” to meet the needs of a given situation</li><li>Some knowledge of GAAP project accounting and basic finance concepts is preferred</li><li>Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite. Prior exposure to Salesforce or other CRM helpful.</li><li>Relevant training and certifications such as prior/current trade licensure, OSHA10/30, NABCEP, PMP are preferred</li><li>Ability to manage multiple objectives simultaneously and prioritize appropriately</li><li>Strong familiarity with construction and electrical codes</li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>Expertise in EPC contract negotiations</li><li>Ability to read and interpret technical drawing sets</li><li>Unimpeachable integrity and glowing references</li><li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, intuition, and listening as well as strong writing, editing, and basic design skills.</li><li>High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges</li><li>Intellectual agility, curiosity, and creativity; problem-solving is your default mode</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit: flexibility, comfort with risk, recognition that “perfect can be the enemy of the good”</li></ul>Generate’s compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $137,000 In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range.Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Project Manager

You are a highly systematic, organized, hard-working and self-directed individual who is also a good communicator and is excited by the opportunity to work as a part of the firm’s Capital Market’s team to support various capital formation activities. You enjoy building internal and external relationships, understand capital formation processes for private funds and related vehicles and structures, and enjoy tracking the private capital market.   What you will be doing at Generate Capital as the Vice President, Fundraising: <ul><li>Contribute to the activity of the Fundraising team including:<ul><li>Formation of various structures and terms</li><li>Product development of new fund and co-investment offerings</li><li>Preparation of marketing and investor materials</li><li>Support expansion and management of relationships with existing and prospective institutional clients</li><li>Organization of investor due diligence process and management of data room</li><li>Responsible for responding to investor questions and requests throughout and after fundraising</li><li>Planning marketing events and fundraising roadshows</li><li>Investor reporting</li></ul></li><li>Maintain market research on industry trends, competitor activities and investor information</li><li>Communicate with other teams within Capital Markets to gather existing and new investor feedback</li><li>Other general support of Head of Infrastructure Fundraising as needed</li></ul>Candidate requirements and qualifications:                                                                                                                     Requisite Traits                                                                                                    <ul><li>Strong work ethic and commitment to a high standard of excellence</li><li>Superb analytical, communication and presentation skills</li><li>Detail orientation and meticulousness with an uncompromising desire for timeliness and accuracy of data</li><li>Proven ability to balance multiple assignments and manage quality, accuracy, and consistency of each work product</li><li>Ability to operate autonomously and exceed expectations despite minimal guidance</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit: flexibility to do whatever it takes and ability to succeed in ambiguous situations</li><li>Proven ability to manage large workloads to meet strict deadlines</li><li>Ability to synthesize and clearly communicate findings of analyses</li><li>Resourceful and creative in approach to research and problem-solving</li><li>Superior interpersonal skills</li><li>Intellectual agility and curiosity</li><li>Ability to work well in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment</li><li>Proven ability to work with diverse groups of people in challenging and complex endeavors</li><li>Unimpeachable character, strong values orientation, and a cultural fit with a rapidly growing investment firm</li></ul>Qualifications                                                                                                                                                                                         <ul><li>5+ years of industry experience working in roles related to private funds</li><li>Knowledge and experience in infrastructure and sustainability</li><li>Knowledge and experience with multiple fund structures</li><li>Preference for experience with <span style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29);font-family:Slack-Lato , Slack-Fractions , appleLogo , sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;white-space:normal;display:inline !important;float:none;">infrastructure and related institutional investors</li><li>Experience in working with institutional investors in relation to fundraising or investor relations functions</li><li>Strong knowledge of financial markets and investment products</li><li>Bachelor’s degree with high academic achievement</li><li>High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency with Salesforce or similar relationship management software platform</li><li>Strong references from prior employers and peers</li></ul>This position will be based in our New York or San Francisco office.Generate’s compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $184,000 - $230,000. In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range. Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

VP, Fundraising

We are looking for a seasoned asset management leader with over a decade of experience in asset management, and deep operational knowledge in any combination of sustainable asset technologies, supplemented by a strong commercial skill set and excellent knowledge of project finance and accounting concepts. You must have 5+ years’ experience as the P&amp;L owner of a portfolio of sustainable assets, and experience leading a team of mid-to-senior level professionals. You can drive cross-functional teams to successful outcomes with minimal oversight.What you will be doing at Generate Capital as the VP, Asset Management:<ul><li>Becoming an expert in the operations of each asset segment under your management, actively keeping abreast of current market trends, technological developments, and strategies employed by other owners to ensure that Generate Capital’s asset management program remains on the cutting edge.</li><li>Owning and delivering on Generate’s KPIs for the operating portfolio, including EBITDA, CROE, and operational performance.</li><li>Leading the identification and implementation of strategies for further optimization of assets, both operational and commercial, as well as strategies to mitigate risk.</li><li>Driving organization and optimization of internal Generate processes to build on Generate’s best-in-class asset management program and enhance its scalability.</li><li>Managing, developing, and retaining a team of high-performing mid-to-senior level professionals, including some who are also managing teams of their own.</li><li>Specific responsibilities of the team that you will lead include:</li><li>Overall P&amp;L ownership of the operating portfolio, actively managing all activities necessary to ensure that all investments meet or exceed targeted returns.</li><li>Contract management and compliance</li><li>Risk management</li><li>Working with development partners to implement long-term plans for maximizing the performance of the portfolio.</li><li>Developing, maintaining and presenting reporting on the progress of the portfolio, including communication with the investment team, other equity holders, the executive team, tax-advantage investors and leverage providers concerning deployment updates, operational health and financial targets relative to base-case models.</li><li>Managing relationships with external financing parties.</li><li>Managing short-term and long-term costs, producing in-depth variance analysis of results vs. base case, and producing highly accurate forecasting for asset P&amp;Ls.</li><li>Working closely with Accounting and FP&amp;A to ensure the accuracy of asset financials and assisting with responses to audit requests.</li><li>Onboarding new assets to the portfolio, including tranching, documentation, and ensuring that other internal stakeholders receive necessary information and deliverables.</li><li>Identifying and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and partners relevant to the portfolio, including but not limited to incentive program managers, customers, vendors, and financing counterparties, and managing disputes and other issues as needed.</li><li>Tracking equipment and performance/availability warranties in a structured and scalable manner.</li><li>Creating and running RFPs or otherwise sourcing appropriate vendors to serve the portfolio’s requirements, focusing on building relationships with best-in-class providers and formulating market-leading strategies and structures.</li><li>Assisting in due diligence and formulation of operating assumptions for possible new additions to Generate’s portfolio and providing insights and recommendations for future underwriting based on lessons learned in the existing portfolio.</li><li>Managing day-to-day relationships with customers/offtakers, including invoicing, collections, and issue resolution.</li><li>Formulating and executing on commercial strategy, such as monetizing incentive credits, hedging, and participation in ancillary services markets.</li></ul>Candidate qualifications &amp; core characteristics:<ul><li>A demonstrated passion for, or commitment to, our mission</li><li>15+ years of relevant professional experience, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a renewable power generation asset management/operations role.</li><li>5+ years’ experience leading a high-performing team of mid-level or more senior professionals, and willingness to go above and beyond to develop and engage your team.</li><li>Extensive experience liaising with external financing parties</li><li>Experience with asset sale/divestment processes</li><li>Expert knowledge of project accounting, project finance, and other financial concepts relevant to renewable energy.</li><li>Strong knowledge of common revenue streams and incentive programs for renewable assets, such as SRECs, SGIP, various capacity market products, and demand reduction. Some prior exposure to utility tariffs and merchant power markets required.</li><li>Prior experience resolving commercial disputes</li><li>Experience presenting to an executive audience.</li><li>A four-year degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or engineering with an MBA preferred</li><li>Experience in a growth company is preferable</li><li>Unimpeachable integrity and glowing references</li><li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, intuition, and listening as well as strong writing, editing, and basic design skills.</li><li>High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges</li><li>Intellectual agility, curiosity, and creativity; problem-solving is your default mode</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit: flexibility, comfort with risk, recognition that “perfect can be the enemy of the good”</li></ul>Generate’s compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $250,000. In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range. Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

VP, Asset Management

We are seeking a Manager, Liquidity &amp; Cash Forecasting, who thrives in a dynamic environment and has meticulous attention to detail. This person is passionate about the type of work Generate is doing and looking to apply their experience to help scale a growing company and treasury team. This individual will play a key role in driving continuous improvement of our critical internal processes and procedures as the business scales. This person can juggle – and juggle well – managing a variety of initiatives and projects simultaneously while providing the highest standards of service.What you will be doing at Generate Capital as the Manager, Liquidity &amp; Cash Forecasting:<ul><li>Spearhead the cash forecasting and liquidity management process focusing on both short- and long-term cash forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Implement and oversee liquidity management and forecasting within a treasury or other cash forecasting system</li><li>Collaborate with global team members to create business unit forecasts that will be aggregated into the global forecast</li><li>Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to inform management decisions</li><li>Partner with FP&amp;A to align the forecast with the annual budget</li><li>Manage the corporate level borrowing, repayments, and interest reconciliation on corporate debt</li><li>Oversee issuance of commercial and standby letters of credit</li><li>Provide analysis on shareholder value accretion and risk adjusted capital</li><li>Support ad hoc reporting needs, including acquisition diligence, analysis, and investor reporting</li><li>Assist in the development and maintenance of relevant treasury policies and procedures</li></ul>Candidate qualifications &amp; core characteristics:<ul><li>A demonstrated passion for, or commitment to, our mission</li><li>7+ years’ experience in cash forecasting and liquidity preferably with a mid to large, multinational company</li><li>Highly organized and detailed-oriented</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA is preferred.</li><li>Advanced knowledge in the creation and implementation of a cash forecasting / liquidity management plan in Ion Reval, Kyriba, or other cash management software solution.</li><li>Exceptional financial modeling capabilities</li><li>Experience in preparing board level reporting in MS Power Point</li><li>Knowledge of accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Net Suite, and others preferred</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross functional teams</li><li>Unimpeachable integrity and glowing references</li><li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, intuition, and listening as well as strong writing, editing, and basic design skills.</li><li>High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges</li><li>Intellectual agility, curiosity, and creativity; problem-solving is your default mode.</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit: flexibility, comfort with risk, recognition that “perfect can be the enemy of the good”.</li></ul>Generate’s compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000. In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range. Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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