Manager, Commercial Integration
Clearway Energy · San Diego, California, United States
What The Role Is
Reporting to the Director, Commissioning & Commercial Integration, the manager will be responsible for ensuring that all commercial, contractual, and regulatory requirements are successfully integrated from Pre FNTP through Commercial Operation Date (COD). This role serves as the primary commercial owner during construction and commissioning, bridging contracts, schedules, and technical execution to ensure projects achieve COD in a compliant, defendable, and financeable manner. The Commercial Integration Manager works functionally with Development, Construction, Commissioning, Asset Management, Finance, Legal, and external counterparties to proactively identify and mitigate commercial risks, track contractual obligations, and support COD declarations. The Commercial Integration Manager will help implement best practices in integrating projects, strengthen Clearway’s project execution model, and standardize compliance practices and incentive programs. The Manager will work closely with internal Clearway teams and build trusted relationships with external partners.
This position will be based in Scottsdale, AZ, San Francisco, CA, or San Diego, CA.
What You'll Be Doing
Commercial & Contractual Integration
- Review and interpret project agreements (PPAs, LGIAs, ESAs, SFAs, O&M Agreements, LTSAs, site leases, financing documents) to identify pre-COD and COD deliverables
- Translate contractual obligations into actionable trackers, schedules, and milestone frameworks to support execution and compliance
- Interpret complex or ambiguous contract language and align internal stakeholders on execution strategy
- Proactively identify and manage commercial risks (e.g., schedule delays, liquidated damages, testing alignment, notice requirements)
- Lead or support commercial response strategies during force majeure events, delays, and contractual disputes
- Lead negotiation and amendment of contracts to ensure achievement of commercial operation, compliance with performance obligations, and risk mitigation
- Compile and manage compliance requirements across project agreements and regulatory frameworks, ensuring alignment with ISO/RTO and jurisdictional requirements while standardizing processes and documentation
- Establish and maintain trusted relationships with customers, partners, joint asset owners, ISOs, and regulatory agencies
Financial Management:
- Develop and validate assumptions for revenues, operating expenses, and capital expenditures to support long-term operating budgets and underwriting
- Partner with internal teams (Operations, Engineering, Finance) to support plant optimization and performance improvement
- Support development and implementation of Commissioning & Commercial Integration processes, controls, and compliance practices
Commercial Operation Handover and Project Closeout:
- Own the consolidation, validation, and turnover of all project commercial and compliance deliverables at COD as a complete, audit-ready handover package
- Ensure delivery of a single, organized, and defendable COD handover package to Asset Management, Operations, Finance, IT/SCADA, and other cross-functional stakeholders
- Define handover scope, structure, and quality expectations for COD deliverables, including:
- Commercial agreements and amendments
- COD certificates, test results, and regulatory approvals
- ISO/RTO market documentation and onboarding evidence
- Offtaker notices and acknowledgements
- Independent Engineer correspondence and certificates
- Coordinate cross-functional reviews to confirm handover completeness, accuracy, and operational readiness for Day 1
- Resolve outstanding gaps or deficiencies prior to COD declaration, or formally document and track approved exceptions and follow-up actions
- Support transition meetings and knowledge transfer to Asset Management to ensure continuity post-COD
Strategic Initiatives & Project Execution
- Support Clearway’s strategic growth plan by leading project evaluations, reviews, and commercial due diligence with a high degree of quality and consistency
- 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
Leadership
- Cultivate an inclusive, empowered, and high-performing culture within Construction and across the organization
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to enhance coordination, communication, and execution
- Demonstrate commitment to professional and leadership development through feedback, coaching, and continuous improvement
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 5+ years of experience in the energy industry in roles 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
- Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to support a high-performing commercial organization
- Ability to articulate complex concepts and positions clearly, persuasively, and concisely in both written and verbal formats
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deliver high-quality work accurately and on time
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and accountability to deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities and sound business judgment
- Strong proficiency in 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 how they impact project execution and performance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project
What Would Be Nice
- MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced degree is preferred
- Experience supporting or operating utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, and/or BESS) is strongly preferred
No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.
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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.
Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations$120,000—$130,000 USDClearway Energy Group 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.
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