Project Director, Transmission Development
Apply now »Date: Jan 8, 2025
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate renewable energy and strengthen the electric grid. Is creating a sustainable future important to you? Join our world-class team today
Position Specific Description
The Project Director, Development at NextEra Energy Transmission will lead the development of multi-state transmission project.
This role will require:
• Leading the internal team and coordinating tasks with subject matter experts
• Developing and implementing project strategy to meet project milestones and while staying within the project budget
• Participating in stakeholder engagement meetings with elected officials, agencies, and key stakeholders located along the project route
• Supporting the development of applications for regulatory and permitting approval for the project
• Providing reports, project progress, risk mitigation efforts and metrics through monthly metric meetings and regularly as needed.
This role also requires energy development experience and should have experience leading cross functional project teams. Experience supporting the development of linear infrastructure is preferred.
Travel: This position will require extensive travel (40-60+%).
Location: Ideal candidate will report out of the Juno Beach, FL office.
Job Overview
Employees in this role develop and execute plans for new or 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 on time 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 results
- 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
- Identifies opportunities and negotiates power sales contracts
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad /GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 7+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Business Development
Organization: NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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