Manager/Senior Manager, EPC Procurement

About the role

This position is open to both Manager and Senior Manager level based on relevant experience reporting to the Director, EPC Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Procurement, in achieving the team’s mission and objectives, including development and implementation of a best-in-class sourcing strategy with a focus on wind EPCs for both new-build and repower projects
• Orchestrate competitive RFx bidding and contracting efforts for EPC contracts, in coordination with development, engineering, construction, legal, finance, and Operations & Management
• Conduct EPC bid review and EPC Contractor performance reviews to assess contractor risks and opportunities and recommend strategies to strengthen contractor selection
• Oversee bid levelization through Excel workbook to evaluate baseline variances and identify key cost drivers while tracking and reporting cost movements throughout negotiations
• Effectively lead negotiations, identifying and mitigating cost and schedule risks while ensuring alignment with Clearway policies
• Ensure that Clearway risks are mitigated through alignment across major project agreements (TSA, Service Maintenance agreement, PPA, EPC agreement, Warranty, etc.)
• Review the scope of supply and scope of work on different contracts to ensure that there are no gaps and that interfaces are well-established and understood by all parties
• Partner with EPC Contractors to gather and analyze market intelligence on emerging trends, tariff impacts, and legislative or policy changes that may influence the bidding process and project schedule
• Manage the development of bidding strategies and the qualification of bidders
• Ensure timely and frequent engagement with key cross-functional teams on all issues related to Wind EPC Contracts
• Support and facilitate internal team resolution on material changes to agreements across both commercial and technical issues
• Coordinate with Engineering to gather and maintain specifications, scopes of work, and standards to be followed for Clearway’s wind projects
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and with external vendor and contractor partners
• Support the project financing process by coordinating inputs from wind EPC contractors and cross-functional teams to address independent engineering (IE) questions
• Aid in the identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and processes, including the incorporation of continuous process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, procurement and supply chain, engineering, or related field
• Manager: 3-5 years of relevant EPC contracting/negotiation experience, plus 2+ years of management experience (managing employees or projects)
• Senior Manager: 6-8+ years of relevant experience, plus 4+ years of management experience (managing employees or projects)
• Project management, contracting, and negotiation experience with large-scale wind, solar, or battery storage development projects preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong understanding of contract language and negotiation
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), OneNote, and document control

Qualifications

• Project management, contracting, and negotiation experience with large-scale wind, solar, or battery storage development projects preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong understanding of contract language and negotiation
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), OneNote, and document control

Skills

• Project management
• Contracting
• Negotiation
• Liaison with cross-functional teams
• Market intelligence gathering
• Contractual risk management
• Contractual alignment
• Contractual documentation

Benefits

Clearway offers a comprehensive menu of benefits including:

• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision care
• Health FSAs
• Dependent daycare FSAs
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation
• A 401(k) plan with employer match
• Life & accident insurances
• Fertility programs
• Adoption assistance
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships

Pay

Pay Ranges By Job Level
Manager: $110,000 - $145,000
Senior Manager: $130,000 - $180,000

Schedule

The role is hybrid, based in Clearway’s Houston, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; San Francisco, CA; or Denver, CO offices.