Project Director Development, Strategy
Apply now »Date: Jun 6, 2025
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 88236
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!
Position Specific Description
XPLR Infrastructure is responsible for managing a ~10 GW renewable energy portfolio (3rd largest in the U.S.), executing XPLR’s capital allocation policy, efficiently raising capital and managing the balance sheet, and analyzing M&A and strategic alternatives. The team also works on corporate strategy presentations for XPLR’s executive leadership and board of directors in conjunction with the subject matter experts around the company.
The Project Director will be highly involved in analyzing renewable portfolios and conducting in-depth financial analysis on individual transactions. In this role you will interact directly with global banking institutions, private equity investors, and legal counsel. As a member of a small, elite team, position will participate in both financing and M&A transactions, garnering visibility from senior management and first-hand experience in managing a ~$15 B public company. The Project Director is responsible for working cross-functionally with other Energy Resources business units, including Development, Business Management, Project Valuation, and Treasury.
Position Specific Functions:
• Valuation work on renewable assets and corporate transactions
• Quantitative analysis and development of detailed financial models in Microsoft Excel
• Transactional structuring and technical support throughout deal negotiation processes
• Lead transactional due diligence processes
• Support daily operations of the finance team
• Prepare internal and external presentations in a clear and structured manner
• Creation and review of financial models for potential transactions
• Mentor junior analysts on financial modeling
• Analyze the financial structure and determine the earnings impact of mergers/acquisitions
• Propose strategies to maximize the financial performance of the company
• Work with Treasury, Regulatory, and Accounting on analyzing various financing plans
• Identify and analyze the impact on the financial structure, profitability, financial integrity and competitive position of potential transactions the company is pursing
• Work closely with business units to support them in developing their business strategies, including preparation for the annual strategy review with the executive team
• Critically analyzes impacts of strategic decisions, and provides input and recommendations based on assessments
• Participates in the evaluation of potential renewable development projects for the Monthly Operating Committee, the Risk Committee, and Energy Resources CEO Vetting
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to work on matrixed team in a fast paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong analytical skills – including advanced expertise in Excel
• Strong communication skills – interpersonal as well as the ability to create presentations
• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or technical field highly preferred
• MBA, CPA, or relevant graduate degree highly desirable
• Thrive in a very high-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude
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
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 Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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