Project Analyst, Value Creation and Asset Management
Application Deadline: February 28, 2023
Company Description
Fengate is a leading alternative investment firm with over C$6.1 billion in total equity commitments, active across various private equity, infrastructure, and real estate strategies. With offices in Toronto, Oakville, and Houston, Fengate has a proven track record and results-driven partnerships, establishing the firm as one of the most active real asset investors in North America. Through our experience, expertise and industry relationships, our clients gain access to high-barrier-to-entry investment solutions which deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. The firm has been recognized as one of “Canada’s Best Managed Companies” since 2007. A committed member of the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships, Performance Based Building Coalition and National Council for Public-Private Partnerships.
Areas of Business
1. Real Estate
Fengate possesses experience in evaluating and executing investments in the real estate sector. The firm has executed over 60 investments, including acquisitions and new developments, representing an enterprise value of over $10 billion.
2. Infrastructure
Fengate is a major infrastructure investor with expertise in public private partnerships and contracted power projects targeting high quality investments across North America. The Firm has directed investments over $3 billion of equity in over 45 infrastructure projects with an aggregate enterprise value in excess of $20 billion.
3. Private Equity
With more than 40 years of experience in the development and management of real assets, Fengate’s private equity strategy is to invest growth capital in strategic operating platforms, leveraging the Fengate’s experience as an owner and operator of real assets across North America.
Position Description
The Project Analyst will report to the SVP, Value Creation and Asset Management, and work closely with the Project Directors within the Value Creation and Asset Management team. They will oversee a variety of duties including project data management, project development, construction, transition, and asset management activities. The incumbent will oversee a variety of projects, review reports from service providers, create standardized operational processes, and produce internal management reports. This position will be either remote within Canada or based out of our Oakville, On office.
Key Functions and Responsibilities
• Responsible primarily for supporting Project Directors on asset performance management
• Receive and evaluate monthly performance reports from project operators
• Support the review and validation of all deliverables required per the Project agreements
• Assist the Project Directors on the production of all Board reporting obligations
• Support the monthly executive update on asset performance
• Support quarterly asset valuation processes
• Perform bespoke analysis on asset performance, as requested
• Review operational issues/trends, identify potential improvements and participate in the implementation of solutions
• Perform detailed audits of the operator’s performance and reporting
• Manage the receipt and distribution of change orders for each asset
• Attend meetings as required for each asset
• Assist as required with due diligence and review of potential project acquisitions
Reporting Lines
This position reports to the SVP, Value Creation and Asset Management.
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, business or a relevant field of study
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the power industry, preferably as a project manager or engineer
• Preference will be given to candidates with specific knowledge and experience in solar and/or wind assets
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in data analysis and data visualization (excel, R, python, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and database management (Access, SQL, etc.)
• A strong sense of curiosity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel to various project sites as required
Location & Travel
The position will be based out of the Oakville or Toronto office. Fengate offers a Work-Flex policy where employees are allowed to work remotely up to 3 days per week.
We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
How to Apply
To apply please send your CV and cover letter to premica.thambirajah@fengate.com with the subject line “Fengate - Project Analyst, Value Creation and Asset Management - Your Name”. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.