Senior Project Manager, Gas Development

NextEra Energy Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Gas Development to lead all aspects of gas project development including land acquisition, permitting, environmental compliance, and community relations. You will collaborate with stakeholders, government agencies, and environmental groups to move projects from inception to construction.

Development experience is required. Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of project development experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the day-to-day transaction process to ensure timely completion and cost-effective results.
• Leads and coordinates financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiations.
• Responsible for managing multiple and complex projects.
• Coordinates due diligence activities with internal groups for proper analysis and structuring of 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 community members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

High School Grad/GED

Job description

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Senior Project Manager, Gas Development

Date: Oct 1, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 97410

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 role will manage all aspects of project development, including land acquisition, permitting, environmental compliance, and community relations. This role requires a strong understanding of energy infrastructure, regulatory requirements, and local community dynamics. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with stakeholders, government agencies, and environmental groups to ensure smooth project execution from inception to construction. Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills are essential for success in this position.

Development experience is required for this position.

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 result
• Leads and coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiations
• Responsible for managing multiple and complex projects
• 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
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad/GED
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 5+ 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: Business Development
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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