Lead Project Manager-Wind Projects-Heartland Region

Requisition ID:  72517 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

Employees in this position oversee the completion of tasks associated with readiness for operations for new Wind projects. Employees will manage a portfolio of projects across the Heartland Region to include Kansas, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The ideal candidate will live within the region near a major airport to support the travel schedule. The team works to ensure the operations teams are set up for success by managing a transition plan from pre-construction to operations. This role’s primary function is to ensure completion of transition plan tasks in a timely and efficient manner enabling the success of the operations teams upon completion of construction. Employees in this role will manage a particular function of a wider team’s overall responsibilities, some of these functions include QA/QC program oversight, engineering program oversight, transition process oversight, information system process oversight, among others. Employees in this role will support the other functional managers as a part of the larger team. Responsibilities will also include assignment of individual construction projects where site visits and inspections will be required. Travel can be expected at 50% of an employee’s time.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Strong knowledge and experience in any power generation or renewable technology, from construction through operations, or any part thereof. Wind experience is desired but not required.

•    Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent.

•    Six Sigma Black Belt Certified.

In addition, you will coordinate all aspects of readiness for start-up and quality inspections.  This is an engaged position and involves working closely with various groups such as the OEM’s, construction and engineering, Wind Operations, and technical service groups.

Employees in this role may be expected to…

•    Plan, coordinate and complete several large-scale, medium-scale, and/or small-scale, complex long term project(s),

•    manage all aspects of the day to day transition process to ensure timely completion as well as efficient and reliable outcomes,

•    work with vendors to ensure timely supply of spare parts,

•    ensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements,

•    manage multiple projects at the same time,

•    safely deliver results on schedule and under budget,

•    have strong prioritization skills – safety and quality focused,

•    be able to work collaboratively in difficult high pressure situations across multiple organizations both internal and external,

•    be able to communicate effectively up and down the organization,

•    be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and locations while maintaining safety and quality top of mind.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Project Management
Organization:  NextEra Project Mgmt 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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