Lead Project Manager Development

Requisition ID: 91366

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

In this role you will directly impact our goal of aggressively growing our renewable asset production in California. You will be focused on early-stage renewable development, working in a matrixed organization of subject matter experts throughout the company. You will be given the opportunity to be an active part of leading the charge in community engagement, site identification and evaluation, early-stage project permitting, and business development efforts that directly impact NextEra Energy’s bottom line.

Beyond the requirements below, you will also be responsible for presenting your updates and findings to Development leadership, and also providing your thoughts and input on a daily basis to make for a collaborative and dynamic team. You will travel across our various sites and be given the chance to dive into the process and progression of new projects. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in renewable energy project development and experience leading project management and/or development teams across wind, solar, and energy storage. We truly have the best team in the business; apply today to be a part of it!

Preferred qualifications are:

- Experience with siting renewable generation projects

- Experience with early stage development of renewable generation projects

- Experience with land acquisition and real estate contracts

- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software, or similar land analysis tools

Job Overview

Employees in this role develop and execute plans for new and 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 timely 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 result

- 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

- Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

- High School Grad/GED

- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Preferred Qualifications

- None

The estimated base pay for this position is $104,800.00 to $157,200.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

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 Project Management, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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