Cloudbreak Energy is seeking a Senior Director of Asset Management to build and lead our Asset Management function. This pivotal role will oversee the operational performance, safety, and long-term value creation of Cloudbreak's growing asset base, beginning with a portfolio of 20+ distributed-generation solar projects in Colorado and Maryland.
A key early responsibility will be negotiating O&M contracts and establishing a best-in-class framework for asset performance monitoring, event response, reporting, and investor communications. This role will shape the systems, processes, and team structure required to scale Cloudbreak's asset management capabilities using a combination of internal resources and external contractors. This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly organized leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building functions from the ground up, while also being comfortable with detail-oriented work and executing with a small team.
O&M & Vendor Management
- Lead the negotiation, structuring, and execution of O&M agreements for the initial 20+-asset solar
portfolio and all of Cloudbreak's future solar, solar + BESS, and standalone BESS assets. - Manage relationships with O&M providers, monitoring vendors, and field service contractors.
- Establish performance KPIs, escalation pathways, and service-level expectations.
- Oversee contract compliance and performance improvement initiatives.
Asset Performance & Monitoring
- Design and implement the systems, tools, and processes for real-time asset monitoring, event
detection, and resolution tracking. - Establish standards for response times, troubleshooting workflows, and operational reporting.
- Build dashboards and reporting structures to ensure transparency across operations, finance, and
executive teams.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance at operating sites.
- Develop and maintain SOPs for site access, contractor oversight, incident response, and regulatory
requirements. - Lead periodic audits of operational performance and safety adherence.
Investor & Stakeholder Reporting
- Prepare recurring financial, operational, and performance reports for investors and internal
leadership. - Serve as the primary operational point of contact for investors, lenders, and project partners.
- Manage annual budgets, production forecasts, and performance benchmarking.
Organizational Build-Out
- Develop the long-term vision and structure of Cloudbreak's asset management function.
- Determine the optimal balance of internal staff and external contractors to support a growing
portfolio. - Recruit, mentor, and lead asset management personnel as the team scales.
Requirements- 7-10+ years of experience in renewable energy asset management, engineering, solar operations, energy infrastructure, or related fields.
- Proven experience negotiating O&M contracts and managing contractor relationships.
- Strong understanding of solar PV and battery plant operations, monitoring platforms, and performance analytics.
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement systems, processes, and organizational frameworks.
- Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience with distributed-generation portfolios strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel to project sites and vendor locations.
- Boulder-based or willing to relocate preferred, but remote candidates considered.
Benefits- Competitive salary: $160,000-$200,000, depending on experience.
- Performance-based bonuses, with a 25% target.
- Flexible PTO & Sick Leave.
- 401(k) with up to 4% match, vesting on the first day of employment.
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
- Generous Parental Leave.
