Manager, Land Development Contracts
Clearway EnergyScottsdale, Arizona
Full Time
Posted February 17, 2026
$134k - $173k
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Job Description
The Manager of Land Development Contracts oversees land lease administration, royalty payments, and title verification for renewable energy projects, leading a team to ensure accurate land records, legal compliance, and stakeholder communication in a hybrid work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate land development contracts, including management and payment of landowner rents and royalties
- Determine division of interest, calculate royalties, and ensure timely payments for complex transactions
- Oversee lease analysis, interpretation, and abstracting, and verify title ownership
- Manage landowner inquiries related to lease payments and administration activities
- Support land lease payment budgeting, forecasting, and legal document review
- Interface with stakeholders to resolve ownership discrepancies and maintain accurate records
- Assist with process improvements, vendor setup, and contract compliance activities
- Coordinate with GIS team to enhance spatial awareness of real estate agreements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Energy Management, Business, Law, or related field preferred in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience administering royalty payments and division order documentation.
- Previous Division Order Analyst (DOI) Royalty experience is strongly preferred, with responsibilities and accomplishments highlighted in the application.
- General understanding of the development, construction, and operations of renewable energy projects.
- Managerial experience leading a team of regionally focused analysts.
- Experience working with supporting departments such as accounting, legal, vendor management, asset management, and development.
- Experience manipulating and managing large amounts of MS Excel-based data.
- Ability to read complex agreements for specific provisions related to payment and notice requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite, including intermediate-advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
- Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding environment and occasionally work extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $134,000 to $173,000 USD depending on location, skills, experience, and education
Annual cash bonus based on personal and company performance
Hybrid work schedule with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Comprehensive benefits including generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision care
HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, and commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
401(k) plan with employer match
Life and accident insurances
Fertility programs and adoption assistance
Generous parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships
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