MPI Senior Renewable Investments Manager
SUMMARY Mortenson Properties Inc. (MPI) is seeking a Senior Renewable Investments Manager to help build and scale a renewable investments platform with a strong focus on tax equity, tax credit monetization, and other margin-generating renewable investment opportunities. This role will work closely with the Director of Renewable Investments and cross-functional partners across Tax, Treasury, Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Development to source, underwrite, execute, and manage renewable energy investments. The right candidate will bring strong financial discipline, commercial judgment, and an ownership mindset—someone who can operate independently, manage multiple priorities, present clearly to senior stakeholders, and help turn an emerging strategy into a repeatable, scalable platform. OPPORTUNITY This is an entrepreneurial role for someone who wants to do more than manage transactions. The Senior Renewable Investments Manager will help shape how MPI invests in renewable energy, builds market relationships, evaluates risk, monetizes tax credits, and creates the internal tools and processes needed to grow. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, external counterparties, and complex investment decisions across the full lifecycle of renewable energy transactions. Build the Renewable Investments Platform Help design and scale MPI’s renewable investments platform alongside the Director of Renewable Investments, with an emphasis on tax equity and tax credit monetization Create repeatable processes, models, dashboards, and reporting tools for sourcing, underwriting, execution, asset management, and tax credit monetization Partner with Tax, Treasury, Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Development to align investment strategy, reporting, liquidity planning, and execution Bring an entrepreneurial mindset: identify gaps, solve problems, improve workflows, and build infrastructure that supports growth Own Investment Execution Lead the evaluation, financial analysis, diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing of renewable investment opportunities, including tax equity and tax credit monetization transactions Build, review, and pressure-test financial models, including return metrics, tax credit realization, capital accounts, cash distributions, sensitivities, and downside cases Coordinate legal, tax, accounting, engineering, development, and external advisor workstreams from initial review through closing Manage multiple transactions at once while maintaining quality, pace, judgment, and attention to detail Manage Portfolio Performance Own ongoing performance tracking, reporting, and risk management for MPI’s renewable investments portfolio Monitor tax credit generation, credit monetization, cash distributions, yield performance, underwriting variances, and key investment risks Keep portfolio information accurate, transparent, audit-ready, and decision-useful for leadership Proactively identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive resolution across internal and external stakeholders Source, Originate & Represent MPI Develop relationships with developers, sponsors, advisors, lenders, tax credit buyers, and market participants Track market pricing, deal structures, competitive dynamics, and emerging transferability strategies Help build a qualified pipeline of investment opportunities aligned with MPI’s strategy and return objectives Represent MPI with professionalism, responsiveness, and strong commercial judgment Lead with Accountability Operate with a high degree of ownership, independence, and follow-through Present investment recommendations, risks, tradeoffs, and next steps clearly to senior leaders and executive audiences Influence outcomes across teams without relying on direct authority Help create a culture of rigor, urgency, collaboration, and accountability as the platform grows Qualifications Required 6–10 years of experience in tax equity, renewable project finance, infrastructure investing, investment banking, private equity, energy finance, or related roles Strong financial modeling skills, including the ability to build, audit, and explain complex investment models Understanding of renewable energy project economics, tax credits, depreciation, partnership structures, capital accounts, and waterfalls Demonstrated ability to manage complex workstreams, multiple priorities, and cross-functional stakeholders Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present clearly, write concisely, and translate complexity into actionable recommendations Preferred Direct experience executing renewable tax equity or tax credit transfer transactions Experience with transferability markets, tax credit monetization, project finance, or infrastructure investment Familiarity with GAAP, tax accounting, investment reporting, or audit processes CPA, CFA, MBA, or related credential is helpful but not required A few benefits offered include: (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25 hours / week) Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage Dental plan 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources Tuition reimbursement Adoption Assistance Gym Membership Discount Program The base pay range for this role is $137,000 Min - $205,600 Max. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. LI-BS1 Onsite Please make note: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. ABOUT MORTENSON PROPERTIES Mortenson Properties, Inc. (“MPI”) is a commercial real estate investment company wholly owned by M.A. Mortenson Companies, Inc., a privately held corporation. MPI is a growing company that invests in commercial real estate through direct acquisitions and providing development capital partnering with Mortenson Development or third-party developers. MPI owns and operates a portfolio of Industrial, Medical Office, Life Science and Office assets. Key projects include Discovery Square (Rochester, MN), Northern Stacks (Fridley, MN), The 324 (Salt Lake City, UT), 76 Commerce Center (Brighton, CO) and HighPoint Logistics Park (Aurora, CO). ABOUT MORTENSON As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. Let’s Redefine Possible® Equal Employment Opportunity Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. Other Items to Note Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
