Project Manager I - Cost & Growth

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, part of NextEra Energy, seeks a cost and growth team member in the Power Generation Division to develop long-term O&M cost models for solar, storage, and wind, and to support financial strategy.

You will negotiate operational terms in PPAs and energy storage agreements, perform ad hoc analytics for executive decisions, and help translate business needs into actionable financial plans with strong communication across the organization.

Qualifications

• Develop long-term operating cost models for renewable projects.
• Support negotiation of operational terms in power purchase agreements and energy storage agreements.
• Provide analytical input to financial strategy of PGD.
• Assess risks and opportunities for greenfield solar, storage and wind projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and complete large or multiple projects within budget and scheduling guidelines.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Secure resources and manage budgets, risks and changes using formal processes.
• Conduct project meetings and track analysis.
• Identify issues, measure results, and implement solutions.
• Provide information to internal and external clients on moderate to complex issues.
• Create and present materials for updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct external research and stay abreast of developments affecting the project.
• Provide coaching and leadership to project team.
• Performs other project-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial modeling

Power purchase agreements

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Engineering

MBA in Finance

Master's Degree

Job description

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Date: Sep 23, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

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

As a member of the Power Generation Division’s Cost and Growth team, you will be playing a key role in NextEra Energy’s renewable infrastructure investment decision-making process. Responsibilities include developing long term operating cost models and assumptions, negotiating operational terms in power purchase agreements and providing analytical support to help shape PGD’s financial strategy.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand and articulate operational risks, market dynamics and other financial & contractual considerations affecting development projects.
• Build long term operations and maintenance cost forecast models for greenfield solar, storage and wind projects as well as mergers and acquisitions, in support of key corporate targets.
• Actively support negotiation of operational terms in power purchase and energy storage agreements.
• Identify and seek mitigations for technical and operational risk to projects.
• Complete annual review and update of O&M proforma model assumptions.
• Perform ad hoc analytics in support of executive decision-making.
• Ability to apply knowledge of the business to provide insights in advancing the organization’s goals.
• Consistently meets commitments while navigating business complexities.
• Communicates effectively; developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of needs and challenges of the business to various levels of the organization.
• Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Builds partnership and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Engineering
• MBA in Finance

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and completes a large or several medium or small project(s) within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis
• Identifies issues and challenges, measures and validates results, and implements solutions
• Provides information to internal and external clients on moderate to complex issues
• Creates and communicates presentation materials for report out and updates with various levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Conducts external research and stays abreast of new developments or innovative advancements pertaining to the project
• Provides coaching, leadership and direction to project team
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Project Management
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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