Lead Project Manager Development
Florida Power & Light
Requisition ID: 93247
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Position Specific Description
In this role, you would directly impact our goal of aggressively growing renewable asset production. In this position, you will lead development projects from beginning to end, overseeing cross-functional teams across the NextEra Energy Resources organization. You will be working with leadership within Development to drive origination and business development efforts that will directly impact NextEra Energy’s bottom line. This role will focus on developing renewable projects located in the West Region, with specific emphasis on opportunities in Arizona.
Beyond the requirements below, you will also be responsible for presenting your projects and updates to Development leadership and providing your input and expertise daily to subject matter experts as a collaborative and dynamic team project leader. You will travel across our sites to gain expertise in the regional energy market, the project, and the local community. You will be able to dive into the process and progression of new and existing projects. We have the best team in the business and are looking for hardworking, detail-oriented, and intelligent leaders to join our team. This role will be based in Juno Beach, FL and will require the ability to travel ~30%.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience leading utility‑scale solar and/or battery energy storage (BESS) projects through multiple stages of development.
- Prior experience permitting projects in Arizona or the Western U.S., including land acquisition, county‑level entitlements, zoning, environmental studies, interconnection evaluations, and community engagement.
- Experience with project valuation, commercial agreements, tax incentives/abatements, and application of corporate finance principles to development decisions.
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, driving alignment across engineering, permitting, legal, finance, and external consultants.
- Experience implementing project management principles, tools, and process improvements to efficiently advance projects and manage risk.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Openness to and comfort with leveraging AI‑enabled tools and data analytics to improve productivity, decision‑making, communication, and project execution.
- Candidates with prior energy experience, an MBA, or other relevant graduate degrees are highly preferred.
- Experience at a leading renewable energy developer, utility, infrastructure platform, or energy investment organization is a plus.
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
- Experience: 3+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
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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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