Data Center Development Director: Site & Permitting

Florida Power & Light; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC in Florida seeks a Project Director to lead development for large-scale data center projects, overseeing land development, site diligence, permitting, infrastructure planning, and stakeholder coordination. You will advance sites through development, including site control, load interconnection, survey and design, water access, and community engagement.

The ideal candidate has data center development experience, strong cross‑functional project management, regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of related experience preferred.
• Strong project management and coordination abilities required.

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, third parties 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

Experience: 7+ years

Job description

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC in Florida seeks a Project Director to lead development for large-scale data center projects, overseeing land development, site diligence, permitting, infrastructure planning, and stakeholder coordination. You will advance sites through development, including site control, load interconnection, survey and design, water access, and community engagement.

The ideal candidate has data center development experience, strong cross‑functional project management, regulatory