<h2><span style="color:rgb(0, 32, 96);">What The Role Is</span></h2><p>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.</p><p>This position will report to the Senior Manager, Procurement, and can be hybrid-based in Houston, TX; Denver, CO.</p><h2><span style="color:rgb(0, 32, 96);">What You'll Be Doing</span></h2><ul><li>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</li><li>Orchestrate competitive RFx bidding and contracting efforts for EPC contracts, in coordination with development, engineering, construction, legal, finance, and Operations &amp; Management</li><li>Conduct EPC bid review and EPC Contractor performance reviews to assess contractor risks and opportunities and recommend strategies to strengthen contractor selection</li><li>Conduct bid levelization through Excel workbook to evaluate baseline variances and identify key cost drivers while tracking and reporting cost movements throughout negotiations</li><li>Effectively lead negotiations with support from Senior Manager, identifying and mitigating cost and schedule risks while ensuring alignment with Clearway policies</li><li>Ensure that Clearway risks are mitigated through alignment across major project agreements (TSA, Service Maintenance agreement, PPA, EPC agreement, Warranty, etc.)</li><li>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</li><li>Support and strengthen strategic relationships with key EPC partners, ensuring effective contract management while actively driving progress toward MOUs and project milestones</li><li>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</li><li>Manage the development of bidding strategies and the qualification of bidders</li><li>Ensure timely and frequent engagement with key cross-functional teams on all issues related to Wind EPC Contracts</li><li>Support and facilitate internal team resolution on material changes to agreements across both commercial and technical issues</li><li>Coordinate with Engineering to gather and maintain specifications, scopes of work, and standards to be followed for Clearway’s wind projects</li><li>Build strong relationships with internal teams and with external vendor and contractor partners</li><li>Support the project financing process by coordinating inputs from wind EPC contractors and cross-functional teams to address independent engineering (IE) questions</li><li>Provide support, as needed, with the EPC procurement team, with occasional opportunities to engage in solar and BESS EPC contracting</li><li>Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and processes, including the incorporation of continuous process improvements</li></ul><h2><span style="color:rgb(0, 32, 96);">What You'll Bring</span></h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, procurement and supply chain, engineering, or related field</li><li>A minimum of four years’ experience with EPC contracting and negotiations or related experience</li><li>Project management, contracting, and negotiation experience with large-scale wind, solar, or battery storage development projects preferred</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong understanding of contract language and negotiation</li><li>Ability to travel up to 10%</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), OneNote, and document control</li></ul><h2><span style="color:rgb(0, 32, 96);">What Would Be Nice</span></h2><ul><li>Two or more years of wind contracting experience and an in-depth understanding of EPC contracting turbine technology is desired</li><li>Experience in Solar and/or BESS EPC procurement</li><li>Experience in wind repower projects</li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>#LI-Hybrid</strong></span></p><div><div><div><p>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.</p></div><div>Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations</div><div><span>$112,000</span><span>—</span><span>$140,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Clearway Energy Group</strong> is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.</p><p><strong>Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, &amp; Inclusion<br></strong>Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.<br><br><strong>Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together<br></strong>Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, &amp; Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays to collaborate &amp; learn, build community, get to know one another, &amp; enjoy company-provided meals &amp; events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities. <br><br>Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience &amp; 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 &amp; protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military &amp; Veterans.<br><br><span><strong>What We Provide<br></strong></span>Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental &amp; vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, &amp; a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life &amp; accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, &amp; benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions &amp; domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our <a href="https://benefitsatclearway.com/">Benefits Website</a>.</p><p><strong>Notice to Applicants</strong><br>Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf">equal employment laws</a>, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting@clearwayenergy.com">recruiting@clearwayenergy.com</a> and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</p><p><a href="https://www.clearwayenergygroup.com/california-consumer-protection-act-applicant-notice/">Notice to California Applicants</a><br>Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf">equal employment laws</a>, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.</p></div>

<p>About Clearway Energy Group&nbsp;<br />Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and operate more than 8 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, Clearway&rsquo;s 7 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, Calif.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Houston; and Princeton, N.J. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com</p>

Senior Associate, EPC Procurement 

<h2><span>What The Role Is</span></h2><p>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.</p><p>This position will report to the Senior Manager, Procurement, and can be hybrid-based in Houston, TX; Denver, CO.</p><h2><span>What You'll Be Doing</span></h2><ul><li>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</li><li>Orchestrate competitive RFx bidding and contracting efforts for EPC contracts, in coordination with development, engineering, construction, legal, finance, and Operations &amp; Management</li><li>Conduct EPC bid review and EPC Contractor performance reviews to assess contractor risks and opportunities and recommend strategies to strengthen contractor selection</li><li>Conduct bid levelization through Excel workbook to evaluate baseline variances and identify key cost drivers while tracking and reporting cost movements throughout negotiations</li><li>Effectively lead negotiations with support from Senior Manager, identifying and mitigating cost and schedule risks while ensuring alignment with Clearway policies</li><li>Ensure that Clearway risks are mitigated through alignment across major project agreements (TSA, Service Maintenance agreement, PPA, EPC agreement, Warranty, etc.)</li><li>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</li><li>Support and strengthen strategic relationships with key EPC partners, ensuring effective contract management while actively driving progress toward MOUs and project milestones</li><li>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</li><li>Manage the development of bidding strategies and the qualification of bidders</li><li>Ensure timely and frequent engagement with key cross-functional teams on all issues related to Wind EPC Contracts</li><li>Support and facilitate internal team resolution on material changes to agreements across both commercial and technical issues</li><li>Coordinate with Engineering to gather and maintain specifications, scopes of work, and standards to be followed for Clearway’s wind projects</li><li>Build strong relationships with internal teams and with external vendor and contractor partners</li><li>Support the project financing process by coordinating inputs from wind EPC contractors and cross-functional teams to address independent engineering (IE) questions</li><li>Provide support, as needed, with the EPC procurement team, with occasional opportunities to engage in solar and BESS EPC contracting</li><li>Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and processes, including the incorporation of continuous process improvements</li></ul><h2><span>What You'll Bring</span></h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, procurement and supply chain, engineering, or related field</li><li>A minimum of four years’ experience with EPC contracting and negotiations or related experience</li><li>Project management, contracting, and negotiation experience with large-scale wind, solar, or battery storage development projects preferred</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong understanding of contract language and negotiation</li><li>Ability to travel up to 10%</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), OneNote, and document control</li></ul><h2><span>What Would Be Nice</span></h2><ul><li>Two or more years of wind contracting experience and an in-depth understanding of EPC contracting turbine technology is desired</li><li>Experience in Solar and/or BESS EPC procurement</li><li>Experience in wind repower projects</li></ul><p><span><strong>Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>#LI-Hybrid</strong></span></p><div><div><div><p>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.</p></div><div>Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations</div><div><span>$112,000</span><span>—</span><span>$140,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Clearway Energy Group</strong> is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.</p><p><strong>Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, &amp; Inclusion<br /></strong>Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.<br /><br /><strong>Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together<br /></strong>Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, &amp; Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays to collaborate &amp; learn, build community, get to know one another, &amp; enjoy company-provided meals &amp; events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities. <br /><br />Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience &amp; 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 &amp; protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military &amp; Veterans.<br /><br /><span><strong>What We Provide<br /></strong></span>Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental &amp; vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, &amp; a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life &amp; accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, &amp; benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions &amp; domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our <a href="https://benefitsatclearway.com/">Benefits Website</a>.</p><p><strong>Notice to Applicants</strong><br />Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf">equal employment laws</a>, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting@clearwayenergy.com">recruiting@clearwayenergy.com</a> and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</p><p><a href="https://www.clearwayenergygroup.com/california-consumer-protection-act-applicant-notice/">Notice to California Applicants</a><br />Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf">equal employment laws</a>, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.</p></div>

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