Project Director, Gas-Fired Generation Development (Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408)

Florida Power & Light; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is seeking a Project Director, Gas-Fired Generation Development, to lead the development and execution of utility‑scale gas-fired projects across the United States. The role will drive site identification, permitting, commercial structuring, and construction readiness, with 50%+ travel and base at our Juno Beach, FL headquarters.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in energy and strong PM, leadership, and stakeholder management skills to guide complex multi‑team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of energy industry experience.
• Experience leading utility-scale power development projects in the United States.
• Strong project management, commercial, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Experience developing thermal generation projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale power generation development projects from early-stage development through execution.
• Manage project strategy, schedules, budgets, risks, and key milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, construction, environment, legal, real estate, transmission, fuel supply, finance and commercial.
• Lead site control, permitting, interconnection, fuel and water supply, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support commercial opportunities including tolling agreements and power purchase agreements.
• Prepare project updates, investment recommendations, and risk assessments for senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Requisition ID: 96293

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, Gas-Fired Generation Development will lead the development and execution of utility-scale gas-fired power generation projects across the United States. This role is responsible for advancing projects from site identification through development, permitting, commercial structuring, construction readiness, and execution.

The position will be based at NextEra Energy’s headquarters in Juno Beach, Florida, and requires 50%+ travel.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead utility-scale power generation development projects from early-stage development through execution.
• Manage project strategy, schedules, budgets, risks, and key development milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, environmental, legal, real estate, transmission, fuel supply, finance, and commercial teams.
• Lead site control, permitting, interconnection, fuel supply, water supply, and local stakeholder engagement.
• Support commercial opportunities including tolling agreements, power purchase agreements, and capacity sales.
• Prepare project updates, investment recommendations, and risk assessments for senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of energy industry experience.
• Experience directly leading execution of utility-scale power generation development projects in the United States.
• Strong project management, commercial, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience developing thermal generation projects, including combined-cycle, simple-cycle, or peaking facilities.
• Familiarity with U.S. power markets, interconnection processes, permitting, and construction scheduling for project delivery.
• Experience working with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, local governments, landowners, and regulatory agencies.

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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