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Manager, Project Development

Clearway Energy
USAfull_timePosted 20 May 2026

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<h2 class="lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-0 jdesc-section-header"><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">What The Role Is</span></h2> <p>Reporting to the Sr. Director, Project Development, the Manager, Project Development is responsible for the development of wind, solar, and energy storage projects in the Central region as a key member of a regional team charged with the development and execution into construction of Clearway Energy Group’s solar, wind, and storage project pipeline across the region. The position will lead the development of a portfolio of projects and will work with the Origination, Engineering, Project Finance, and Construction teams across the full project lifecycle required to bring projects to successful commercial operation.&nbsp;</p> <p>Candidates should have prior professional renewable energy project development experience with the ability across project siting, land and real estate, regulatory and environmental permitting, interconnection, transmission, and power marketing. Candidates should also have experience with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) engagement and have been through one or more successful project financing processes. Preferred experience developing projects in multiple technologies and experience in MISO, ERCOT, SPP, or similar markets.*This job posting is open to multiple locations, but represents one available position*</p> <p><strong>Pay Range by Location:</strong><br>Scottsdale, Denver, Houston - $134,000 - $158,000<br>San Diego, Princeton - $147,000 - $174,000<br>San Francisco - $161,000 - $190,000</p> <p>If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.</p> <h2 class="lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1 jdesc-section-header"><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">What You'll Be Doing</span></h2> <ul> <li>Maintain industry relationships/contacts and current knowledge of market drivers, industry trends, and competitive dynamics to facilitate proactive development posture and early-mover positioning as opportunities materialize</li> <li>Manage and execute the development of complex large-scale renewable energy projects from initial project proposal and siting, through to permitting, design, interconnection, approval, contracting, financing, and handover to construction</li> <li>Identify, propose, and implement creative or alternative project development approaches that reduce exposure to permitting risks, optimize development schedules, or create additional project value</li> <li>Direct and conduct due diligence on development-stage projects and portfolio acquisitions, including comparison and prioritization of multiple opportunities based on common siting, permitting, interconnection, power-

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