Portfolio Manager I - Renewables (Solar & BESS) in Houston, Texas at SunStrong Management, LLC

Position OverviewThe Portfolio Manager I supports the oversight and performance of a portfolio of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and Utility-Scale renewable energy assets, including solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role is designed as an entry point into the renewable energy industry, providing foundational exposure to asset performance, operational troubleshooting, financial tracking, and O&M coordination.

The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, and eager to build strong troubleshooting theory while developing advanced Excel-based analytical skills.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPortfolio & Asset Performance Support

• Assist in monitoring system performance through SCADA and monitoring platforms.
• Perform first-pass troubleshooting using alarms, trend data, and inverter- or combiner-level insights.
• Identify potential performance issues such as soiling, shading, outages, equipment failures, and communications problems.
• Support root-cause analysis and track corrective actions.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Build and maintain Excel-based dashboards and analytical tools.
• Use advanced Excel functions including XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, logical statements, and conditional formatting.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze production losses and long-term asset trends.

O&M Coordination & Work Order Management

• Collaborate with field technicians and service providers to track maintenance activities.
• Support Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) documentation.
• Monitor work order updates, ensuring accurate and timely closeout.
• Assist with warranty claim tracking.

Contractual & Financial Support

• Develop foundational understanding of O&M agreements, availability/PI guarantees, and SLAs.

Location: Flexible (hybrid, in-office- Houston, remote)