Project Manager Development

Requisition ID:  79841 

Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry?  Join our world-class team today! 

 

Position Specific Description

Position Specific Description

In this role you will have the opportunity to work as crucial member of FPL’s universal solar development team and assist in managing the development process and execution of universal scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects and battery storage projects. You will manage the day-to-day project development process for your assigned projects and work closely with corporate real estate, environmental services, power delivery, engineering, integrated supply chain, legal, and other subject matter experts to coordinate and conduct project design and engineering, interconnection, permitting activities, scheduling, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. This role will require you to work closely with internal resources and external consultants. You and your team will also oversee the preparation of presentations and other written materials for key project stakeholders including senior management, local government and community leaders, landowners, permitting agencies, and other interested parties. Critical to success is the ability to cultivate relationships with industry partners, local governmental entities, county, municipal, and community leaders to aid in the development of both current and future projects. This role will include travel requirements, primarily within the state of Florida, up to 50% of the time or as required. 

 

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 Overview

Employees in this role assist in the development and execution of plans for new and enhanced generation projects. This job coordinates allocation of resources, schedules, and technical adequacy, ensuring the project or transaction is completed in the most cost effective and competitive manner. This position participates in all aspects of the business deal and ensures the project is completed on time and within budgetary constraints.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads and facilitates the day to day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost effective and competitive result
• Coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiations
• Supports 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
• Assists in the construction of contractual arrangements for project development
• Participates in negotiating 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 or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Business Development
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
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, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

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