Senior Project Manager, M&A & Joint Ventures

Requisition ID:  83830 

 

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 renewable energy and strengthen the electric grid. Is creating a sustainable future important to you? Join our world-class team today

 

Position Specific Description

The Senior Project Manager with our M&A and Joint Ventures at NextEra Energy Transmission (NEET) is responsible for sourcing and executing M&A opportunities as well as leading strategic Joint Venture engagements. You will be responsible for leading end-to-end deal execution that includes running internal vetting and executive approval committee processes during the deal lifecycle. Seeking a highly professional individual that collaborates well with both internal and external stakeholders. This role reports directly to the Head of M&A and Joint Ventures at NEET.
 
In this position you will have responsibility for the following: 
•    Identifying and prioritizing target acquisition and Joint Venture partnership opportunities
•    Leading due diligence efforts for acquisitions and collaborating and coordinating with internal and external subject matter experts
•    Coordinating with legal to prepare and negotiate transaction related documents including bid letters, term sheets, letters of intent, and purchase and sale agreements
•    Structuring Joint Venture partnership agreements
•    Supporting the financial modeling efforts by reviewing and developing acquisition models; performing financial transaction analysis including: accretion / dilution, investment returns, credit analyses, financing, and competitor analysis
•    Leading internal deal approval processes that include creating and making executive level presentations
•    Collaborating with the operations team to forecast operating costs and identifying capital improvements
•    Supporting efforts to make necessary regulatory filings to secure approvals
•    Coordinating with a cross-functional team of internal business leaders to support integration efforts 
 
Ideal candidate should possess the following:
•    Ability to work on matrixed team in a fast-paced environment
•    Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
•    Strong analytical skills – including expertise in Excel
•    Strong communication skills – interpersonal as well as presentation
•    Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or technical field highly preferred
•    MBA, CPA, or relevant graduate degree highly desirable
 

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

• 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
• Responsible for managing multiple and complex projects 
• 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 regula