Lead Project Manager Development - Late Stage (Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408)

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

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is seeking a seasoned professional to lead development projects for renewable assets. You will oversee cross-functional teams, drive origination and business development, and focus on projects in Oklahoma and Texas while based in Juno Beach, FL.

Expect ~50% travel to sites and regional markets. The role requires strong experience in project development, land acquisition, permitting, interconnection evaluations, and financial negotiations.

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience required.
• Experience: 3+ years in development or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the day-to-day transaction process.
• Leads financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, legal review, permitting and negotiations.
• Coordinates due diligence with internal groups for proper analysis and structuring of projects.
• Acts as liaison between internal and external specialists on procurement, permitting and interconnection.
• Constructs contractual arrangements for project development.
• Negotiates agreements with consultants and subcontractors.
• Ensures compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Fosters external relationships with customers and community members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Renewable project development

Cross-functional leadership

Land acquisition

Permitting & zoning

Environmental studies

Interconnection evaluations

Project valuations

Tax abatements

Community engagement

MBA or advanced degree

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

High School Grad/GED

MBA or relevant graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Specific Description

In this role, you would directly impact our goal of aggressively growing renewable asset production. In this position, you will lead development projects from beginning to end, overseeing cross-functional teams across the NextEra Energy Resources organization. You will be working with leadership within Development to drive origination and business development efforts that will directly impact NextEra Energy’s bottom line. This role will focus on developing renewable projects located in Oklahoma and Texas.

Beyond the requirements below, you will also be responsible for presenting your projects and updates to Development leadership and providing your input and expertise daily to subject matter experts as a collaborative and dynamic team project leader. You will travel across our sites to gain expertise in the regional energy market, the project, and the local community. You will be able to dive into the process and progression of new and existing projects. We have the best team in the business and are looking for hardworking, detail-oriented, and intelligent leaders to join our team. This role will be based in Juno Beach, FL and will require the ability to travel ~50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing renewable asset business opportunities
• Experience leading projects that require land acquisition, permitting, zoning, environmental studies, and interconnection evaluations
• Experience with project valuations, commercial agreements, and tax abatements
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams
• Experience with implementing project management principles and process design
• Experience & proficiency with corporate finance principles
• Experience & proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Comfortability in community engagement
• Candidates with prior energy experience, an MBA, or a relevant graduate degree are highly preferred. We have the best team in the business; apply today to join it!

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 timely 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
• 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
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 3+ years

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

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Business Development
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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