Lead Project Manager Development
Position Specific Description
In this role, you would directly impact our goal of aggressively growing renewable asset production. In this position, you will lead development projects from beginning to end, overseeing cross-functional teams across the NextEra Energy Resources organization. You will be working with leadership within Development to drive origination and business development efforts that will directly impact NextEra Energy’s bottom line. This role will focus on developing renewable projects located in the South West Region (New Mexico).
Beyond the requirements below, you will also be responsible for presenting your projects and updates to Development leadership and providing your input and expertise daily to subject matter experts as a collaborative and dynamic team project leader. You will travel across our sites to gain expertise in the regional energy market, the project, and the local community. You will be able to dive into the process and progression of new and existing projects. We have the best team in the business and are looking for hardworking, detail-oriented, and intelligent leaders to join our team. This role will be based in Juno Beach, FL and will require the ability to travel ~30%.
Preferred qualifications are:
Experience developing renewable asset business opportunities
Experience leading projects that require land acquisition, permitting, zoning, environmental studies, and interconnection evaluations
Experience with project valuations, commercial agreements, and tax abatements
Experience in leading cross-functional teams
Experience with implementing project management principles and process design
Experience & proficiency with corporate finance principles
Experience & proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word
Comfortability in community engagement
Candidates with prior energy experience, an MBA, or a relevant graduate degree are highly preferred. We have the best team in the business; apply today to join it!
Job Overview
Employees in this role develop and execute plans for new and enhanced generation projects. This job is responsible for resource allocation, schedules, cost and technical adequacy, ensuring the project or transaction is completed in the most cost effective and competitive manner. This position manages all aspects of the business deal and ensures the project is completed timely and within budgetary constraints.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of the day to day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost effective and competitive result
Leads and coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiations
Coordinates due diligence activities with other internal groups to ensure proper analysis and structuring of assigned projects
Acts as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding procurement, contracting, permitting and interconnection
Constructs contractual arrangements for project development
Negotiates agreements with consultants and subcontractors
Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements
Fosters external relationships with customers, third parties and members of the community
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Grad/GED
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 3+ years
Preferred Qualifications
None
