Project Leaders-Remote
Lead Project Manager Development
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. 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 Central Region.
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. We have the best team in the business and are looking for hardworking, detail-oriented, and intelligent leaders to join our team. This role is based in Juno Beach, FL, with remote flexibility available for candidates located in Nebraska or Kansas. Travel of approximately 30% within the region is required.
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 with implementing project management principles and process design
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. 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
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
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience