Senior Project Manager Development - Tribal Relations

Senior Project Manager Development - Tribal Relations

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Next Era Energy’s Tribal Relations staff engages with tribal communities across the country by working collaboratively with them early in energy project development to ensure that we identify, avoid where feasible, and help protect sensitive tribal cultural resources during development and construction. Next Era’s approach has become a model in the energy industry and is widely recognized as one of the most effective in the country.

This position will work with all of the Next Era Energy business units to support tribal and indigenous relations during the development, construction, and operation of energy projects in the US and Canada.

• Develop and maintain relationships with tribal officials, cultural representatives, and other tribal stakeholders to facilitate positive working relationships
• Anticipate and respond to tribal community requests in support of issue avoidance/resolution, tribal business development and community support, and manage day to day dialogue
• Support development of tribal relationships with company executives
• Work closely and seamlessly with the company’s origination and business development, environmental, legal, engineering and construction, transmission, and project valuation teams on issues of avoidance and resolution, business development on tribal lands, workforce development with tribes, and internal education and community support activities
• Support development and implementation of internal training programs and policies to promote corporate diversity goals inclusive of Native American people
• Support preparation and submission of necessary permits and approvals required to originate, develop, construct and operate proposed projects under tribal laws and federal regulations

• J.D. preferred with knowledge and/or experience of federal Indian law, administrative law, and environmental law
• Prior work experience with tribal governments and/or non-tribal governmental affairs required
• Ability to travel 5-10 days per month, as required
• Previous work or education with laws and regulations regarding cultural resources protection and management (NEPA and NHPA)
• Ability to perform duties in a collaborative, unstructured working environment, strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills and strong problem-solving skills required
• Self-starter with strong time management and organizational skills, extreme attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work product
• Ability to understand and apply knowledge on a variety of subjects related to the development of energy projects, including legal, finance, transmission, interconnection, permitting, engineering, and public policy
• Strong preference for experience working with tribes in the Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, )

This position will be based in Juno Beach, FL and will require the ability to travel ~30%. Remote opportunities are also available with travel to highly qualified candidates.

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 on time and within budgetary constraints.

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Next Era Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including…