Manager/Senior Manager, EPC Procurement

Clearway Energy Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager, EPC Procurement to lead end-to-end EPC contracting across wind, solar and battery storage portfolios. This role reports to the Director, EPC Procurement and guides market engagement, RFP development, bid evaluation, negotiations and contract administration.

This hybrid position is based in Houston, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; San Francisco, CA; or Denver, CO, with collaboration across Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, procurement and supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• Manager: 3-5 years EPC contracting/negotiation experience, plus 2+ years of management experience.
• Senior Manager: 6-8+ years of relevant experience, plus 4+ years of management experience.
• Project management, contracting, and negotiation experience with large-scale wind, solar, or battery storage development projects preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Procurement, in achieving the team’s mission and objectives with best-in-class sourcing strategy.
• Orchestrate competitive RFx bidding and contracting efforts for EPC contracts across cross-functional teams.
• Conduct EPC bid reviews and contractor performance reviews to assess risks and opportunities.
• Oversee bid levelization to evaluate cost variances and key cost drivers during negotiations.
• Lead negotiations to mitigate cost/schedule risks and align with Clearway policies.
• Ensure risk mitigation across major project agreements (TSA, Service Maintenance, PPA, EPC, Warranty).
• Review scope of supply/work to avoid gaps and optimize interfaces among parties.
• Strengthen strategic relationships with EPC partners and drive MOUs and milestones.
• Interface with EPC Contractors for market intelligence on trends, tariffs, policy changes.
• Develop bidding strategies and qualify bidders; engage cross-functional teams regularly.

Skills

EPC contracting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic sourcing

Project management

Contract language

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, procurement and supply chain, engineering, or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

OneNote

Document control

Job description

Pay Ranges By Job Level

Manager ($110,000-$145,000)

Senior Manager ($130,000-$180,000)

What The Role Is

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

The Manager/Senior Manager, EPC Procurement is responsible for executing Clearway’s EPC contracting across the wind, solar, and BESS development and construction portfolio. This role leads end-to-end EPC procurement and contracting from market engagement and bidder qualification through RFP development, bid evaluation/levelization, executive-ready award recommendations, and commercial negotiations. The Manager/Senior Manager will ensuring contract structures appropriately allocate cost, schedule, performance, interface, and compliance risks, building and maintaining market intelligence on contractor capacity, supply chain and tariff impacts, and geopolitical and policy factors to inform project commercial decisions and portfolio timing.

Partnering closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, and Operations & Management, the Manager/Senior Manager provides contracting leadership, governance, and stakeholder alignment from project initiation through contract execution and ongoing administration, including change management and dispute mitigation.

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

What You'll Be Doing

• 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
• Support and strengthen strategic relationships with key EPC partners, ensuring effective contract management while actively driving progress toward MOUs and project milestones
• Interface 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
• Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and processes, including the incorporation of continuous process improvements

What You'll Bring

• 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

What Would Be Nice

• Six or more years of wind contracting experience and an in-depth understanding of EPC contracting turbine technology is desired
• Experience in Wind, Solar, and/or BESS EPC procurement

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$110,000—$180,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway

Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees work together from our offices on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

What We Provide

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same‑sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Notice to California Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.