Project Developer (Project Manager)

National Black MBA Association; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Project Developer to drive expansion of its asset production across the United States. The role covers early- and late-stage energy development, with a matrix team of experts and significant community engagement, site evaluation, permitting, and business development.

Travel ~30% to project sites is expected as you advance initiatives and report progress. You will partner with leadership to shape a robust project pipeline, manage risk, and deliver results that

Qualifications

• Experience in leading project management and/or business development teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute significantly to the strategic growth of our energy asset production in the US.
• Focus on both early-stage and late-stage energy development efforts.
• Collaborate within a matrixed organization, leveraging expertise from across the company.
• Lead initiatives in community engagement, site evaluation, project permitting, and business development.
• Manage projects that have a direct impact on NextEra Energy's overall performance.
• Provide regular updates and findings to leadership.
• Contribute actively to a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Engage in travel (~30%) to various project sites, gaining firsthand insight into project progression.

Job description

As a Project Developer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the ambitious expansion of our asset production across the United States. This position is dedicated to either early-stage or late-stage energy project development, operating within a collaborative matrix organization composed of subject matter experts from various disciplines. Your involvement will span community engagement, site identification and evaluation, early-stage project permitting, business development, and project management activities that directly contribute to NextEra Energy's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute significantly to the strategic growth of our energy asset production in the US.
• Focus on both early-stage and late-stage energy development efforts.
• Collaborate within a matrixed organization, leveraging expertise from across the company.
• Lead initiatives in community engagement, site evaluation, project permitting, and business development.
• Manage projects that have a direct impact on NextEra Energy's overall performance.
• Provide regular updates and findings to leadership.
• Contribute actively to a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Engage in travel (~30%) to various project sites, gaining firsthand insight into project progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading project management and/or business development teams.
• Strong ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Exceptional communication skills for presenting updates and findings effectively.
• Willingness to actively contribute to team discussions on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated success in driving community engagement and project permitting efforts.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Experience in energy project development, with a focus on transmission, wind, solar, and energy storage a plus.

Join us in this pivotal role, where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our energy initiatives. Your contributions will be central to our growth and success as we continue to lead the charge in energy production.