Manager, Commercial Integration

Clearway Energy • San Diego, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Commissioning & Commercial Integration, the Manager, Commercial Integration ensures commercial, contractual, and regulatory requirements are integrated from Pre-FNTP through Commercial Operation Date (COD). The role serves as the primary commercial owner during construction and commissioning, connecting contracts, schedules, and technical execution so projects achieve COD in a compliant, defensible, and financeable manner. The Manager works with Development, Construction, Commissioning, Asset Management, Finance, Legal, and external counterparties to identify and mitigate commercial risks, track contractual obligations, and support COD declarations.

The position helps implement project integration best practices, strengthen Clearway’s project execution model, and standardize compliance practices and incentive programs. It also supports financial planning, project evaluation, commercial due diligence, and the development of enterprise processes, tools, information-sharing platforms, and work management systems. A central responsibility is coordinating an accurate, complete, audit-ready COD handover to internal operational and business stakeholders.

The position is based in Scottsdale, Arizona; San Francisco, California; or San Diego, California. Clearway’s office-based employees work from offices Tuesday through Thursday. The role is eligible for an annual cash bonus subject to personal and company performance goals. The posted salary range across U.S. locations is $120,000–$130,000. No employment authorization sponsorship is available now or in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of energy-industry experience in areas such as project development, project management, asset management, contract administration, deal execution, or project finance.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting complex commercial contracts and agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts and positions clearly, persuasively, and concisely.
• Strong business and financial acumen and ability to support a high-performing commercial organization.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality work on time.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with attention to detail and accountability to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Highly analytical, with strong problem-solving capabilities and sound business judgment.
• Strong proficiency reviewing, interpreting, and synthesizing complex commercial agreements to identify obligations, risks, and execution requirements.
• Working knowledge of renewable energy financial models and capital structures, including tax equity, debt, and cash equity, and their impacts on project execution and performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or another relevant advanced degree.
• Experience supporting or operating utility-scale renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and/or battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret project agreements, including PPAs, LGIAs, ESAs, SFAs, O&M agreements, LTSAs, site leases, and financing documents, to identify pre-COD and COD deliverables.
• Translate contractual obligations into execution trackers, schedules, and milestone frameworks.
• Interpret complex or ambiguous contract language and align internal stakeholders on execution strategy.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, including schedule delays, liquidated damages, testing alignment, and notice requirements.
• Lead or support commercial response strategies for force majeure events, delays, and contractual disputes.
• Lead contract negotiations and amendments to support commercial operation, performance compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Compile and manage project-agreement and regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with ISO/RTO and jurisdictional requirements and standardizing processes and documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, joint asset owners, ISOs, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and validate revenue, operating expense, and capital expenditure assumptions for long-term operating budgets and underwriting.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to support plant optimization and performance improvement.
• Support development and implementation of Commissioning & Commercial Integration processes, controls, and compliance practices.
• Consolidate, validate, and turn over commercial and compliance deliverables at COD as a complete, audit-ready handover package.
• Define the scope, structure, and quality expectations for COD handover materials, including agreements and amendments; COD certificates, test results, and regulatory approvals; ISO/RTO market documentation and onboarding evidence; offtaker notices and acknowledgements; and Independent Engineer correspondence and certificates.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews to verify handover completeness, accuracy, and operational readiness for Day 1.
• Resolve outstanding gaps or deficiencies before COD declaration, or formally document and track approved exceptions and follow-up actions.
• Support transition meetings and knowledge transfer to Asset Management for post-COD continuity.
• Lead project evaluations, reviews, and commercial due diligence in support of Clearway’s strategic growth plan.
• Drive corporate initiatives to strengthen enterprise-wide processes, tools, and systems.
• Lead development and implementation of information-sharing platforms and work management systems.
• Establish and standardize best practices for project commercial readiness and integration into mid- and back-office functions.
• Cultivate an inclusive, empowered, high-performing culture within Construction and across the organization.
• Build cross-functional relationships that improve coordination, communication, and execution.
• Support professional and leadership development through feedback, coaching, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts (HSAs) with company contributions.
• Health flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Dependent daycare FSAs.
• Commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Fertility programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• Generous parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships.
• Company-provided meals and events for office-based employees.
• Annual cash bonus eligibility, subject to personal and company performance goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager