Origination Manager

Leeward Renewable Energy•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity. LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment. Job Summary Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is seeking a highly capable and self‑directed Origination Manager to lead commercial strategy, customer engagement, and transaction execution across Western U.S. markets, including CAISO, WECC, SPP and emerging regional markets. In this role, the Origination Manager will work directly with the Origination Lead for the Western Region to shape deal strategy, evaluate opportunities, negotiate commercial terms, and drive transactions from early engagement through execution. The role requires strong commercial judgment, the ability to independently manage multiple transactions, and the confidence to represent LRE with customers and internal leadership. This position is based in Phoenix, AZ and operates on a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

6–8 years of experience in renewable energy, energy markets, project development, or commercial transactions
Experience leading or co-leading utility‑scale PPA negotiations
Strong understanding of renewable energy value drivers including development risks, interconnection, tax equity, and merchant exposure
Proficient at interpreting and challenging financial model inputs and outputs
Proven ability to independently manage complex commercial workstreams with limited oversight
Familiarity with Western U.S. power markets and customer dynamics
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Lead origination efforts with Western utilities, CCAs, and corporate off-takers in close coordination with the Origination Lead.
Identify new off-take opportunities and assess strategic fit across multiple markets
Analyze market fundamentals, procurement trends, policy developments, and competitive dynamics to inform bid strategy and long-term planning
Provide insights on development risks, interconnection considerations, tax equity impacts, and merchant exposure
Manage the entire off-take transaction process from inception through final off-take contract execution
Structure and negotiate renewable energy and storage PPAs, including pricing, term sheets, and commercial provisions
Exercise independent judgment on valuation, structure, and deal mechanics; challenge assumptions and bring forward well supported‑ recommendations to the Origination Lead.
Review and interpret financial models, stress test key assumptions, and identify commercial sensitivities that influence value and risk
Prepare materials for internal approvals and present to executive leadership
Ensure commercial structures support financing readiness, tax equity requirements, and operational feasibility
Lead customer interactions including RFP responses and commercial negotiations
Represent LRE with professionalism and credibility in external discussions and counterpart negotiations
Build and maintain long-term relationships with Western utilities, CCAs, and corporate procurement teams.
Partner with Development, Engineering, Policy, Finance, and Legal to ensure commercial structures align with project viability and portfolio strategy
Lead internal diligence calls and cross-functional coordination, ensuring alignment on commercial positions and risk considerations
Support internal approval processes by clearly articulating recommended positions, strategy, merits, risks, and scenario analysis
Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior commercial staff and serve as a subject matter resource for commercial topics
Contribute to departmental strategy and be a trusted voice for commercial insights