Clearway Energy, Inc.

Manager, Asset Management

Clearway Energy, Inc.$120K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in energy industry roles such as project development, asset management, or project finance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or Economics.
  • Strong financial acumen to support operational excellence and profitability.
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and adept at handling competing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills for clarity in complex issues.
  • Highly organized and detail-focused, with self-motivated work ethic.

Responsibilities

  • Manage P&L and cash position for a portfolio of over 4,000 MW of wind and solar assets.
  • Review operational performance and financial reports, addressing any budget variances.
  • Develop annual project budgets and maintain financial models and forecasts.
  • Conduct financial analyses to support plant optimization and recovery strategies.
  • Lead major projects, investments, and proposals to enhance revenue.
  • Negotiate project agreements to boost performance or reduce risk.
  • Administer project obligations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with options for remote work in San Diego or Denver.
  • Opportunity for annual cash bonuses based on performance.
  • Support for professional development and opportunities for mentoring.
Full Job Description
What The Role Is

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Asset Management, the Manager, Asset Management will serve as a member of a team responsible for the commercial management of more than 4,000 MW of utility-scale wind and solar power projects located across 16 states. The Manager will maximize the value of existing assets, play a key role in growth initiatives, and mentor more junior team members.

This is a hybrid role located in our San Diego or Denver offices. If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications below but believe you can contribute, please submit your resume.
What You'll Be Doing

P&L Management:
  • Manage the P&L and cash position for all generating assets within the assigned portfolio.
  • Review monthly operational performance and financial variance reports. Investigate and remedy any budget variances.
  • Review gross margin performance and work with the energy data analytics group to explain variances driven by market conditions and develop strategies to maximize value.
  • Develop annual project budgets and update monthly accrual and cash forecasts and financial models as needed.
  • Perform financial analyses, project evaluations, and due diligence to make recommendations in support of plant optimization, performance improvement, warranty claims, insurance claims, and revenue recovery.
  • Initiate and/or support major projects, divestitures, capital investments, refinances, and revenue-enhancement proposals.
  • Negotiate and/or amend project company agreements to improve asset performance or mitigate risk.

Project Company Administration, Compliance, & Reporting:
  • Ensure all project obligations and interests are successfully administered under project agreements and resolve any contractual issues with counterparties.
  • Ensure general business-related licenses, permits, and regulatory requirements, reporting, and transactions with regional authorities, banks, governing bodies, and other external parties are successfully managed.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with PUCs, ISOs, city, county, and state authorities, and governing boards regarding assigned assets.
  • Manage monthly lost output and guaranteed energy production status per applicable offtake requirements.
  • Monitor and administer renewable energy credit obligations under various offtake contracts.
  • Prepare reports and presentations for project stakeholders as required.

Project Integration:
  • Support the development of information-sharing platforms and work-management systems, including populating them with historical records and archiving documents.
  • Interface with business development, finance, and construction management teams to ensure smooth transition of projects into commercial operation.
What You'll Bring
  • 5+ years of energy industry experience in project development, project administration, business administration, project management, asset management, contract administration, deal execution, project finance, or other commercial roles.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
  • Strong business and financial savvy with the ability to support a high-performance organization that will deliver operational excellence and meet or exceed financial targets.
  • Ability to perform well under pressure on teams in a demanding environment, and occasionally work extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Ability to think creatively, manage competing priorities, work independently, and pay attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to convey complex issues clearly and concisely.
  • Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
What Would Be Nice
  • An MBA is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in the renewable energy industry is highly desirable.
  • Business analytics skills are highly preferred.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

#LI-Hybrid

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-$160,000 USD

About Clearway Energy, Inc.

Clearway Energy, Inc. is a leading publicly-traded energy infrastructure investor focused on modern, sustainable and long-term contracted assets across North America. Clearway Energy?s environmentally-sound asset portfolio includes over 7,000 megawatts of wind, solar and natural gas-fired power generation facilities, as well as district energy systems. Through this diversified and contracted portfolio, Clearway Energy endeavors to provide its investors with stable and growing dividend income. Clearway Energy?s Class C and Class A common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols CWEN and CWEN.A, respectively. Clearway Energy, Inc. is sponsored by its controlling investor Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), an independent infrastructure fund manager that invests in infrastructure and businesses in both OECD and select emerging market countries, through GIP?s portfolio company, Clearway Energy Group.
Learn more about Clearway Energy, Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$25 million
5 Year Trend
+4.4%
Revenue
$1.1 billion

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