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Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026

About the role

Requisition ID: 96633

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. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

Manages the Early Stage (ES) process for high-voltage transmission and substation projects within E&C. Coordinates Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, and Construction through pre-construction activities. 

Leads development of scope, budget, schedule, procurement, engineering, permitting, and land to ensure projects are execution-ready with defined plans, risks, and mitigations. 

Key Responsibilities 

Lead development of project plans with focus on execution, cost, and schedule 
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including Development, Land, Environmental, Legal, Regulatory, Procurement (ISC), Engineering, and Operations
Manage integration across scope, schedule, and budget 
Prepare RFP packages to competitively source engineering, survey, geotechnical, LiDAR, and construction services 
Support Estimating with detailed scope and assumptions for financial models 
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies 
Provide progress, issue, and risk updates to management

Key Accountabilities 

Defined scope 
Approved budget 
Developed schedule 
Permitting strategy 
Risk and mitigation plans

Scope of Role 

Focused on early-stage development; not responsible for construction execution. Portfolio spans U.S. and Canada transmission and substation projects.

Preferred Qualifications 

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management 
Experience managing projects >$100MM 
Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills 
Ability to manage scope, schedule, and cost 
Strong documentation skills 
Ability to travel (~25%) 
PMP Certification 
Transmission and substation experience 
Strong commercial acumen and action-oriented mindset

Job Overview

This position is responsible for the overall management of the team and assigned projects, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and manage construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site. Employees in this role manage the engineering, procurement and construction oversight-activities necessary to develop, license/permit, erect, start-up, and commence commercial operations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Works collaboratively with resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans
•   Meets corporate objectives with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources
•   Manages department resources to provide effective early-stage project development support
•   Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures and policies
•   Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves contractor payment requests
•   Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed
•   Leads project meetings and reviews budget, risk tracker, and contingency allocations
•   Interfaces with project's designated management committees, or acts as Executive Director of project activities
•   Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration
•   Oversees commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned