Executive Director, Gas Development

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking an Executive Director of Gas Development to lead a strategic portfolio from planning and permitting through construction and readiness. You will drive resource alignment, stakeholder engagement, and critical decision-making across cross-functional teams to deliver complex energy projects.

The role reports to the Vice President of Gas Development and requires extensive experience in power plant development, energy regulations, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED is required.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience is required.
• Master’s in Business Administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translates financial, commercial, risk management, technical and operating goals into contracting strategies.
• Develops and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Directs cross-functional teams through negotiation processes.
• Provides leadership and drives key decisions during negotiations.
• Oversees contract development for project execution teams.
• Presents to senior management to influence decisions.
• Coaches and mentors team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Grad/GED

Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience

Master's - Business Administration

Job description

Executive Director, Gas Development

Date: Sep 30, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 97408

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

This leadership role will report directly to the Vice President of Gas Development and will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and permitting to construction and operational readiness. The Executive Director will drive strategic decision-making, ensuring the alignment of project objectives with business goals, managing key stakeholder relationships, and securing necessary resources and approvals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power plant development, energy industry regulations, and cross-functional team leadership, with a strong track record of delivering complex energy projects successfully.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Translates NextEra Energy, Inc. financial, commercial, risk management, technical and operating goals into effective contracting strategies and objectives


• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external strategic partners


• Oversees and directs the work of internal, cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams through the solicitation and negotiation processes


• Provides overall leadership and drives key decisions during negotiations


• Oversees the development of contracts that position the internal project execution team for maximum success


• Presents with intent to influence decision making by senior management


• Develops, coaches and mentors team members


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED


• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience


• Experience: 12+ years


• Supervisory/Management Experience 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Business Administration


• Master's - Business Administration

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Business Development
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
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.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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