Project Director Development (Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408)

Florida Power & Light; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the development and execution of large-scale energy infrastructure Hubs supporting hyperscale data centers and other large-load customers. This role coordinates across power generation, battery storage, powered land, transmission and interconnection, and commercial activities.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in development or infrastructure with proven leadership in matrixed organizations, and will communicate

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant development, infrastructure or energy project experience.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to rapidly understand unfamiliar subject matter and synthesize complex information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day leader and primary integrator for one or more Hubs across parallel workstreams.
• Establish and manage the integrated hub development plan, schedule, milestones and risks.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning generation development, BESS, powered land, transmission/interconnection, origination, structuring, engineering and construction, environmental, permitting, regulatory, finance and legal.
• Drive timely resolution of cross-functional issues and tradeoffs to meet milestones and commercial objectives.
• Develop recommendations and decisions with incomplete information, documenting assumptions and risks.
• Establish governance and cadence for project communications and milestones.
• Prepare concise executive materials and present status, risks and decisions to leadership.
• Represent Hub in discussions with customers, partners, utilities, government entities and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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

We are seeking an experienced development leader to join NextEra Energy Resources’ Hub Integration team and lead the development and execution of large-scale energy infrastructure Hubs supporting hyperscale data centers and other large-load customers.

The Project Director will serve as the primary integrator for one or more Hubs, coordinating concurrent workstreams across power generation, battery storage, powered land, transmission and interconnection, commercial activities, and supporting infrastructure. This individual will drive overall project execution by establishing priorities, managing milestones and dependencies, resolving risks, facilitating decisions, and maintaining alignment across internal teams and external stakeholders.

This highly visible role requires a proven track record leading complex infrastructure or development projects from concept through execution, as well as the ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong judgment, synthesize complex or incomplete information, elevate critical issues appropriately, and communicate effectively across technical, commercial, and executive audiences. They must be comfortable leading cross-functional teams, engaging customers and external stakeholders, and presenting project status, risks, recommendations, and key decisions to VP and senior executive leadership.

Candidates should bring approximately 7+ years of relevant development, infrastructure, energy, real estate, engineering, construction, or other complex project experience, including meaningful experience personally leading large, multidisciplinary projects. Direct experience with power generation, data centers, large-load development, transmission/interconnection, battery storage, or powered land development is beneficial but not required. More important is a demonstrated ability to rapidly understand unfamiliar subject matter, integrate multiple disciplines, exercise sound commercial and development judgment, and consistently move complex projects from concept toward execution.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the day-to-day leader and primary integrator for one or more Hubs, maintaining accountability for overall project advancement and execution across multiple parallel workstreams.
• Establish and manage the integrated Hub development plan, schedule, critical path, milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions, and executive action items.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning generation development, BESS, powered land, transmission/interconnection, origination, structuring, engineering and construction, environmental, permitting, regulatory, finance, legal, and other functions.
• Drive timely resolution of cross-functional issues and tradeoffs, particularly where decisions within one asset or workstream affect overall Hub cost, schedule, risk, or commercial objectives.
• Develop recommendations and make decisions with incomplete information by clearly identifying assumptions, risks, alternatives, and information required to progressively reduce uncertainty.
• Establish effective project governance and communication rhythms and ensure project information, decisions, accountabilities, and milestones are clearly documented and understood.
• Prepare and deliver concise executive-level written, verbal, and presentation materials communicating project status, critical risks, recommendations, and decisions required.
• Represent the integrated Hub in discussions with customers, partners, utilities, governmental entities, consultants, and other external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Partner with individual asset and functional leaders while maintaining an independent, integrated perspective on what is required to successfully deliver the overall Hub.
• Proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities and drive mitigation or resolution before they affect critical project milestones.

Job Overview

Employees in this role develop and execute plans for new or 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 on time 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 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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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