Origination Manager

The Origination Manager plays a key role within a global energy team, supporting the origination and development of front-of-the-meter distributed solar and energy storage opportunities across a large real estate portfolio. In this position, you work cross-functionally with development, finance, legal, execution, and asset management teams to advance strategic energy projects that drive clean energy growth. You focus heavily on preparing and coordinating RFP responses, managing deadlines, gathering information from stakeholders, and supporting commercial and origination efforts for utility, corporate, and data center customers.

• Monitor wholesale power markets, renewable energy markets, utility integrated resource plans (IRPs), regulatory developments, and emerging technologies in key energy markets such as WECC, PJM, MISO, and the Southeast.
• Source and evaluate RFPs and other bilateral opportunities for the project portfolio, including utility, corporate, and data center offtake opportunities.
• Support the preparation and coordination of RFP submissions by organizing bid materials, tracking deadlines, and compiling all required documentation.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders across development, finance, legal, execution, and asset management, as well as external partners, to move projects through the origination pipeline.
• Maintain accurate records of project opportunities, RFP submissions, and commercial activities to support consistent pipeline tracking and reporting.
• Assist in preparing customer-facing materials, including presentations, proposals, and other commercial documents for customers and counterparties.
• Support negotiations of customer agreements, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), by contributing commercial insights and documentation.
• Perform market and commercial analysis by monitoring price comparables from executed PPAs and other market intelligence sources to identify new market opportunities.
• Focus daily efforts on preparing RFP responses, coordinating submissions, managing timelines, and gathering information from stakeholders to ensure high-quality, timely bids.
• Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced team culture by stepping in to assist outside core responsibilities when needed and supporting broader commercial and origination initiatives.

• Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Energy, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of direct experience managing or coordinating RFP processes with utility companies.
• Proven experience supporting utility procurement opportunities, particularly utility-facing submissions.
• Strong understanding of utility RFP submissions, requirements, and evaluation processes.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple RFPs and deadlines simultaneously.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail in documentation and tracking.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing proposals, presentations, and commercial materials.

• Experience with distributed energy projects, particularly front-of-the-meter solutions.
• Background in solar projects, including development or origination exposure.
• Experience with energy storage projects or other energy generation assets such as natural gas.
• Any broader energy generation Background, including solar, storage, natural gas, or similar technologies.
• Experience using Salesforce for tracking opportunities and pipeline management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for market, commercial, and financial analysis.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within a larger organization.
• Willingness to go beyond the formal job description and support the team wherever needed.

This role operates within a global energy team, specifically the Energy Solutions Americas group, which functions like a startup within a larger organization. The environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, with team members frequently stepping outside their core responsibilities to support one another and ensure project success. The position follows a hybrid work schedule, typically requiring 23 days per week in the office, with a general policy of three days in-office that is applied flexibly due to the distributed nature of the team. The role can be based in several major U.S. cities, with preferred locations including Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City, and additional options such as Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Portland. Contractors receive paid holidays and two weeks of paid time off, and successful team members often transition from contractor status to permanent roles with access to a strong benefits package. The culture emphasizes initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to contribute beyond defined responsibilities, making it a dynamic and engaging environment for professionals passionate about clean energy and utility-facing origination work.

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Denver,CO.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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