Manager, Commercial Integration

Clearway Energy • Scottsdale, AZ

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 reach 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 role helps implement project-integration best practices, strengthen Clearway’s project execution model, and standardize compliance practices and incentive programs. It also supports project evaluation and commercial due diligence, improves enterprise processes and systems, and leads the consolidation and turnover of complete, audit-ready COD handover materials. The position is based in Scottsdale, Arizona; San Francisco, California; or San Diego, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in the energy industry 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.
• 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 strong attention to detail and accountability to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and sound business judgment.
• Strong ability to review, interpret, and synthesize 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 effects 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 actionable trackers, schedules, and milestone frameworks.
• Interpret complex or ambiguous contract language and align internal stakeholders on execution strategy.
• Identify and manage commercial risks such as 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, compliance with performance obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Compile and manage compliance requirements across project agreements and regulatory frameworks, including ISO/RTO and jurisdictional requirements, and standardize 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 the development and implementation of Commissioning & Commercial Integration processes, controls, and compliance practices.
• Own the consolidation, validation, and turnover of project commercial and compliance deliverables at COD as a complete, audit-ready handover package.
• Deliver an organized and defensible COD handover package to Asset Management, Operations, Finance, IT/SCADA, and other stakeholders.
• Define the scope, structure, and quality expectations for COD deliverables, including agreements, COD certificates, test results, regulatory approvals, ISO/RTO documentation, offtaker notices, and Independent Engineer correspondence and certificates.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews to confirm handover completeness, accuracy, and operational readiness; resolve deficiencies before COD or formally document approved exceptions and follow-up actions.
• Support transition meetings and knowledge transfer to Asset Management.
• Lead project evaluations, reviews, and commercial due diligence in support of Clearway’s strategic growth plan.
• Drive corporate initiatives to improve enterprise processes, tools, and systems.
• Lead the 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 and 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, dental, and vision care.
• Health savings accounts (HSAs) with company contributions.
• Health and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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