Project Director - Data Center Development

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

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Project Director - Data Center Development

Date: Jul 30, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 96546

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 Project Director will lead development activities for large-scale data center projects, focusing on land development, site diligence, permitting, infrastructure planning, and stakeholder coordination. This role is responsible for advancing sites through the development lifecycle including site control, load interconnection, permitting, survey and design work, water access, and community engagement. This role requires complex coordination with a large team working on generation solutions and commercial structure to deliver a complete power and land solution. The ideal candidate will have experience in data center development with a strong background in site evaluation, regulatory coordination, field execution, and cross-functional project management. Experience working with hyperscalers or data center operators is highly preferred.

Job Overview

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 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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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