Lead Project Manager Development - Approvals Team

Lead Project Manager Development - Approvals Team

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!

We are seeking a dynamic Lead Project Manager to drive consistency in the use of probabilistic risk-assessment frameworks across functional SME teams to enable prompt leadership decision-making for utility-scale renewable investments. In this role, you will work closely with NEER Late-Stage developers, originators, and multiple key functional SMEs across the NextEra Energy Resources organization to consistently evaluate and communicate risks effectively as projects move through the Management Approvals process for a final investment decision or as commercial deals move through the Deal Approval process for execution of the agreements. Additionally, you will be expected to challenge assumptions, validate risk assessments, ensure comprehensive analysis of all critical project elements, maintain active feedback loops between leadership and the working teams, and develop comprehensive perspectives that accurately communicate true risk profiles of NEER Development projects.

Excellent time-management, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, a focus on both process discipline and continuous improvement, critical thinking, risk assessment and risk management experience, a well-structured problem-solving approach, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to meet tight deadlines are essential for success in this role. A solid understanding of statistical concepts, MBA or graduate degree, or prior experience in management consulting are preferred. Prior experience collaborating with project developers within the energy industry also preferred. We truly have the best team in the business and are looking for hard working, detail-oriented and intelligent leaders to join our team.

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

Preferred Qualifications