Executive Director, Gas Development

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Date: Sep 30, 2026

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 97409

Next Era Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

This leadership role will report directly to the Vice President of Gas Development and will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and permitting to construction and operational readiness. The Executive Director will drive strategic decision-making, ensuring the alignment of project objectives with business goals, managing key stakeholder relationships, and securing necessary resources and approvals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power plant development, energy industry regulations, and cross-functional team leadership, with a strong track record of delivering complex energy projects successfully.

• Translates Next Era Energy, Inc. financial, commercial, risk management, technical and operating goals into effective contracting strategies and objectives
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external strategic partners
• Oversees and directs the work of internal, cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams through the solicitation and negotiation processes
• Provides overall leadership and drives key decisions during negotiations
• Oversees the development of contracts that position the internal project execution team for maximum success
• Presents with intent to influence decision making by senior management
• Develops, coaches and mentors team members
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• High School Grad/GED
• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:
  
  12+ years
• Supervisory/Management Experience 6+ years

• Bachelor's
  - Business Administration
• Master's
  - Business Administration

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

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Business Development
Organization: Next Era Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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 and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sh , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

Next Era Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Next Era Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies
. Please see our policy for more information.

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segment: Power Plant, Gas, Energy