Project Director, Development- NEET- Competitive RFP's

NextEra Energy Resources; Florida; Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is a leader in the transmission industry, where you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing transmission projects crucial for a carbon-free future. As a Project Director, you will manage key stages of project development, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering relationships with stakeholders. This position offers opportunities for growth and progression within a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing grid reliability and integrating renewable resources. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this role is for you!

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management and development.
• Strong background in financial feasibility analysis and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of transmission development including siting and permitting.
• Lead coordination with specialists regarding procurement and contracting.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Contract Negotiation

Education

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Project Director, Development- NEET- Competitive RFP's

Date: May 6, 2025

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 87612

NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate generation resources and enhance grid reliability. Do you want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the transmission industry? Join our world-class team today.

Position Specific Description

The expansion of the transmission system will pave the way for a carbon-free future that allows renewables to be implemented in resource optimal locations and transported to load centers. In order to achieve this goal, significant amounts of new transmission infrastructure will need to be built. NextEra Energy Transmission (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission developer in the US and Canada to develop transmission solutions that enable this future.

The Project Director, Development leads the development and execution of plans for new and upgraded transmission projects within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region and the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) region. This position is responsible for leading and managing resource allocation, schedules, and technical adequacy, ensuring the project or transaction is completed in the most cost-effective and competitive manner. This position drives all aspects of the project life cycle, including need/solution identification, financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design, project legal review, and financial negotiations, to ensure the project is completed on time and within budgetary constraints.

The successful candidate can look forward to a role of increasing responsibility and progression within the NEET Development group.

Overall Responsibilities:
• Manage key stages of transmission development, including siting, right-of-way acquisition, environmental, permitting, engineering/design, regulatory requirements, project legal review and financial feasibility.
• Coordinate due diligence activities with other internal groups to ensure all aspects of project development are reviewed and completed in a timely and thorough manner.
• Lead the coordination with internal and external specialists and Subject Matter Experts regarding procurement, contracting, permitting, and interconnection.
• Structure and execute contractual arrangements necessary to support project development, including negotiating agreements with consultants and subcontractors.
• Organize and manage material to support project timelines and key milestones. Identify scheduling risks and potential threats to project development. Proactively communicate timelines and risks with project team and management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements.
• Foster external relationships with customers, third parties and members of the community.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

The job location is in Juno Beach, Florida. Fully remote candidates will be considered based on their experience and qualifications.

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

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

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