Senior Project Manager Development

NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate generation resources and enhance grid reliability. Do you want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the transmission industry? Join our world-class team today.

 

Position Specific Description

The Senior Manager, Project Execution, East Region at NextEra Energy Transmission will support the development of multi-state transmission project(s). This position requires experience in large-scale transmission or other energy infrastructure permitting. This role will require supporting one or more projects within the PJM jurisdiction, with a primary emphasis on transmission licensing and development. The ideal candidate will have experience managing infrastructure projects or major workstreams associated with those projects. This role will be responsible for driving progress on new electric transmission projects within the PJM region, supporting projects through siting, permitting, and major project approvals.

 

This role will require:

• Leading the internal team and coordinating tasks with subject matter experts
• Tracking regulatory submissions and requests for information, and coordinating with internal subject matter experts to prepare responses
• Developing and implementing project strategy to meet project milestones and while staying within the project budget
• Participating in stakeholder engagement meetings with elected officials, agencies, and key stakeholders located along the project route
• Supporting the development of applications for regulatory and permitting approval for the project
• Providing reports project progress, risk mitigation efforts and metrics through monthly metric meetings and regularly as needed.

 

This role requires energy development experience and should have experience leading cross functional project teams. Experience supporting the development of linear infrastructure is preferred.

 

This position will require some travel (10-25+%).

 

Location: Candidate will report out of the Juno Beach, FL office or from a remote location located in the eastern United States.

 

Job Requirements:

• Minimum five years of experience in any combination of linear or project development and management, engineering, procurement, construction, and/or finance required
• Experience from: project management, project controls, linear operations & maintenance, transmission design and construction, finance, procurement, and environmental regulations and compliance
• Ability to support multiple projects and activities simultaneously and effectively prioritize resources
• Ability to support decision making with limited data and identify/quantify risks associated with those decisions
• Ability to complete tasks with a minimum of supervision and minimum rework   
• Ability to consider both analytical data and commercial/financial implications in making sound recommendations

 

Leadership Criteria:

• Must be flexible, adapting easily to changing priorities
• Identify key stakeholders, build effective working relationships, and have effective communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage components of transmission project execution, including routing, right-of-way acquisition, environmental analysis, permitting, engineering/design, regulatory compliance, local community and stakeholder engagement, project legal review and financial feasibility
• Maintain collaborative relationships and clear communication internally and externally with key stakeholders and leaders
• Organize and manage tasks to support project timelines and key milestones 
• Identify schedule risks and potential threats to project execution
• Proactively communicate timelines and risks with project leadership
• Ensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements

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 on time and within budgetary constraints.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

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