Senior Project Manager - Central Maintenance Projects

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Central Maintenance Projects to lead capital and maintenance initiatives across fossil plants. You will own budgets, schedules, and regulatory compliance while guiding cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles.

Responsibilities include developing business cases, coordinating procurement, and ensuring safe, on-time project delivery with effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil or related discipline).
• M.S. in Engineering or MBA preferred for advanced roles.
• PMP certification or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Refines specifications and develops project plans.
• Procures materials and services; administers field contracts.
• Drives project execution: budget, schedule, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Performs closeout and lessons learned documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional team management

Risk identification

Contract management

Vendor management

Financial acumen

Executive-level communication

Safety-first mindset

Operational excellence

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering or MBA

PMP certification or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Horizon

NextProject

Job description

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Senior Project Manager - Central Maintenance Projects

Date: Oct 28, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 98317

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

The Senior Project Manager – Central Maintenance Projects is responsible for leading and managing capital and maintenance projects across FPL's fossil generating fleet from inception through closeout. This role serves as the primary project owner, ensuring safe execution, budget adherence, schedule performance, and regulatory compliance across all project phases.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the PGD Central Maintenance Manager. Works in close collaboration with Plant Operations, Engineering, Procurement (ISC), Environmental, Regulatory, Finance, and EPC/contractor teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development

• Identify and initiate projects through site requirements, corporate/fleet initiatives, or service requests
• Lead scope development, classification, and study phase determination
• Develop preliminary budgets, schedules, and risk assessments
• Prepare and present business cases using NPV, CPVRR, and payback analyses
• Obtain funding approval and establish WBS, including retirement unit considerations
• Configure Maximo Work Orders (with MOC checklist), NextProject and Horizon tools setup
• Form and lead cross-functional project teams
• Select project delivery strategy (EPC / Procure-Construct / Construct-Only)
• Oversee engineering package development and design review cycles
• Manage permitting processes and approval gates
• Ensure WBS alignment and tool integration throughout

Procurement

• Develop ISN bidders lists and manage bid evaluation (technical and commercial)
• Lead contract negotiations and execute Purchase Orders
• Ensure procurement activities align with project schedule and budget

Execution

• Own overall project budget, schedule, and performance during construction
• Coordinate permitting, contractor mobilization, and field execution activities
• Maintain reporting cadence and stakeholder communication
• Drive acceptance testing and turnover to operations

Closeout

• Complete all closeout documentation, financial reconciliation, and lessons learned
• Manage final PO closure, Maximo updates, and archive filing
• Ensure all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are fulfilled

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline)
• 10+ years of project management experience in power generation, heavy industrial, or utility environments
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from $1M to $50M+
• Proficiency with Maximo, Horizon, NextProject, and standard project controls tools
• Strong knowledge of EPC contracting, ISC procurement processes, and capital project delivery
• Working knowledge of NERC, OSHA, and environmental compliance requirements applicable to fossil generating facilities
• M.S. in Engineering or M.B.A.
• PMP certification or equivalent
• Experience with gas turbine, combined cycle, or fossil plant maintenance and capital projects
• Familiarity with CPVRR, NPV, and utility financial modeling methodologies
• Experience with no reportable safety events track record in large construction environments

Core Competencies

• Project leadership and cross-functional team management
• Risk identification, mitigation, and decision-making under uncertainty
• Contract and vendor management
• Financial acumen and budget ownership
• Clear and concise executive-level communication
• Safety-first mindset and operational excellence orientation

Job Overview

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Refines specifications
• Develops and administers contracts
• Procures materials and services
• Administers field contract
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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