Senior Manager, Land & Development Contracts

Clearway Energy Group; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Senior Manager of Land & Development Contracts in Scottsdale. This hybrid role requires experience in managing rental payments, legal document review, and leading a team of analysts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting or energy management, with the ability to handle complex transactions using S4 Hana REFX. An offer ranging from $134,000 to $178,000 USD is provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of administering royalty payments and division order documentation.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy project operations.
• Managerial experience leading a team of analysts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payments and manage landowner inquiries.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting for asset payments.
• Review legal documents for ownership verification.

Skills

Accounting

Energy Management

Legal Communication

Excel Data Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Energy Management, Business, or Law

Tools

S4 Hana REFX module

MS Office Suite

GIS

Job description

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Managing Director of Development and Land Management, the Senior Manager of Land & Development Contracts will coordinate a team to run key processes, including management and payment of landowner rents and royalties, lease analysis and interpretation, lease abstracting, title/ownership verification, and accounts payable. The manager will also provide administrative support regarding service contracting and invoicing, and ensure accuracy of land records and division order documentation.

Hybrid role. Preferred location: Scottsdale office. Also open to Denver, Houston, or San Diego offices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Determine division of interest, calculate royalties, and ensure timely payment for complex transactions using S4 Hana REFX module and adjust ownership through the life of the asset, including conveyances, probate, court orders, liens, and legal direction.
• Oversee the team as the primary contact for landowners on lease payment inquiries, change of address, payment instructions, and other lease administration activities, including mailing of statements.
• Support land lease payment budgeting and forecasting processes for operational and development assets.
• Review title opinions, probates, affidavits, assignments, and other legal documents to determine ownership.
• Interface with developers, landmen, Asset Managers, attorneys, accounting, and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and maintain/update ownership records and obligations in accounting systems.
• Work with Vendor Management to set up new vendors.
• Generate intercompany payment requests.
• Assist with improving and documenting processes.
• Support compliance activities by maintaining and assisting with the execution of contract obligations in Clearway’s contract management system.
• Coordinate with the company’s GIS function to bolster spatial awareness of real estate agreements.
• Represent the department in intercompany meetings relevant to asset management, accounting, and risk mitigation.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Energy Management, Business, Law, or related field preferred; alternatively, 5+ years of administering royalty payments and division order documentation.
• Previous Division Order Analyst (DOI) experience strongly preferred. Highlight DOI responsibilities and accomplishments.
• General understanding of the development, construction, and operations of renewable energy projects.
• Managerial experience leading a team of regionally focused analysts. Comfortable working with accounting, legal, vendor management, asset management, and development departments.
• Experience manipulating and managing large amounts of MS Excel-based data.
• Ability to read complex agreements for specific provisions related to payment and notice requirements.
• Proficient in the MS Office suite, including intermediate-advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding environment and occasionally work extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented.

What Would Be Nice

• 7+ years of experience with royalty management and division order/title analysis.
• A Juris Doctor or a Paralegal certificate highly desirable.
• Experience with S4 Hana REFX module.
• Experience with GIS and databases.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in PowerPoint and presenting ideas.

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

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$134,000 — $178,000 USD

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.