Lead Project Manager Development- Wind Turbine Repower- Central Region

Requisition ID:  88546 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

 

Position Specific Description

At NextEra Energy, our employees are committed to providing clean and low-cost energy and are optimistic about North America’s energy future. In this role, you would directly impact our goal of aggressively growing wind energy production. In this position, you will lead wind turbine repower projects in the central region, 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.

 

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 (50%) 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. 

 

Preferred qualifications are:

• 3+ years of 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
• Familiarity 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

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Business Development
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gende