Senior Associate, EPC Procurement

Clearway Energy Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental and vision care

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Senior Associate, EPC Procurement responsible for leading bid processes and contract negotiations for wind projects. This hybrid position in Houston, TX focuses on developing vendor recommendations and effective contract management.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of EPC contracting experience. This role offers a competitive salary range of $112,000 — $140,000, plus benefits including paid time off and health care coverage.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years’ experience with EPC contracting and negotiations or related experience.
• Experience with contract language and negotiation.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive bid processes for EPC contracts.
• Conduct contract negotiations and develop market intelligence.
• Support ongoing contract administration.

Skills

EPC contracting experience

Project management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

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

Job description

What The Role Is

The Senior Associate, EPC Procurement, is responsible for leading competitive bid processes for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contracts, developing vendor award recommendations, conducting contract negotiations, developing recurring market intelligence on geopolitical factors, and supporting ongoing contract administration in support of Clearway’s wind development and construction pipeline. The Senior Associate will work closely with other members of the Project Development and Engineering team to create EPC RFPs, incorporate market intelligence and vendor inputs into the bid evaluation and contracting process, and coordinate across internal functions (Development, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Construction) to advance vendor selection, bid levelization, contract negotiations, project initiation, and ongoing contract administration.

This position will report to the Senior Manager, Procurement, and can be hybrid-based in Houston, TX; Denver, CO.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the Senior Manager, 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
• Conduct 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 with support from Senior Manager, 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
• Provide support, as needed, with the EPC procurement team, with occasional opportunities to engage in solar and BESS EPC contracting
• 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
• A minimum of four years’ experience with EPC contracting and negotiations or related experience
• 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

• Two or more years of wind contracting experience and an in‑depth understanding of EPC contracting turbine technology is desired
• Experience in Solar and/or BESS EPC procurement
• Experience in wind repower projects

Compensation

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: $112,000 — $140,000 USD

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Medical, dental and vision care, including coverage of HSAs and FSAs
• Dependent daycare FSAs and commuter benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Life and accident insurance, fertility programs, and adoption assistance
• Generous parental leave and tuition reimbursement
• Benefits for employees in same‑sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships

EEO Statement

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

Clearway will not sponsor non‑immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).