Senior Analyst, EPC Procurement Job at Clearway Energy (Houston)

Job Description

The Senior Analyst, EPC Procurement, is responsible for supporting competitive bid processes for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contracts, developing vendor award recommendations, contract negotiation, recurring market intelligence on geopolitical factors, and ongoing contract administration in support of Clearway’s wind development and construction pipeline.

Job Responsibility

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
Orchestrate competitive RFx bidding and contracting efforts for EPC contracts, in coordination with development, engineering, construction, legal, finance, and Operations & Management
Conduct EPC bid review and EPC Contractor performance reviews to assess contractor risks and opportunities and recommend strategies to strengthen contractor selection
Conduct bid levelization through Excel workbook to evaluate baseline variances and identify key cost drivers while tracking and reporting cost movements throughout negotiations
Effectively support negotiations, identifying and mitigating cost and schedule risks while ensuring alignment with Clearway policies
Ensure that Clearway risks are mitigated through alignment across major project agreements (TSA, Service Maintenance agreement, PPA, EPC agreement, Warranty, etc.)
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
Support and strengthen strategic relationships with key EPC partners, ensuring effective contract management while actively driving progress toward MOUs and project milestones
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
Manage the development of bidding strategies and the qualification of bidders
Ensure timely and frequent engagement with key cross-functional teams on all issues related to Wind EPC Contracts
Support and facilitate internal team resolution on material changes to agreements across both commercial and technical issues
Coordinate with Engineering to gather and maintain specifications, scopes of work, and standards to be followed for Clearway’s wind projects
Build strong relationships with internal teams and with external vendor and contractor partners
Support the project financing process by coordinating inputs from wind EPC contractors and cross-functional teams to address independent engineering (IE) questions
Provide support, as needed, with the EPC procurement team, with occasional opportunities to engage in solar and BESS EPC contracting
Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and processes, including the incorporation of continuous process improvements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, procurement and supply chain, engineering, or related field
A minimum of two years’ experience with EPC contracting and negotiations
Project management, contracting, and negotiation experience with large-scale wind development projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong understanding of contract language and negotiation
Ability to travel up to 10%
Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), OneNote, and document control

Nice to have

Two or more years of wind contracting experience and an in-depth understanding of EPC contracting turbine technology is desired
Experience in Solar and/or BESS EPC procurement
Experience in wind repower projects

What we offer

generous PTO
medical
dental
vision care
HSAs with company contributions
health FSAs
dependent daycare FSAs
commuter benefits
relocation
401(k) plan with employer match
a variety of life & accident insurances
fertility programs
adoption assistance
generous parental leave
tuition reimbursement
benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships
annual cash bonus

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