Data Center Development Director

NextEra Energy Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources seeks a Project Director to lead development activities for large-scale data center projects, focusing on land development, site diligence, permitting, infrastructure planning, and stakeholder coordination.

The role advances sites through development lifecycle including site control, load interconnection, permitting, survey and design work, water access, and community engagement. Strong cross-functional project management and regulatory coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED.
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience.
• Experience: 7+ years.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the day to day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost effective and competitive results
• 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, thirdparties and members of the community
• Identifies opportunities and negotiates power sales contracts
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Education

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Job description

NextEra Energy Resources seeks a Project Director to lead development activities for large-scale data center projects, focusing on land development, site diligence, permitting, infrastructure planning, and stakeholder coordination.

The role advances sites through development lifecycle including site control, load interconnection, permitting, survey and design work, water access, and community engagement. Strong cross-functional project management and regulatory coordination are essential.