Lead Project Manager Development

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Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 92391

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

In this role, you would directly impact our goal of aggressively growing renewable asset production. You will lead development projects from beginning to end, overseeing cross‑functional teams across the Next Era Energy Resources organization. You will work with leadership within Development to drive origination and business development efforts that will directly impact Next Era Energy’s bottom line. This role focuses on developing renewable projects located in the Central Region.

Beyond the requirements below, you will present your projects and updates to Development leadership and provide your input and expertise daily to subject matter experts as a collaborative and dynamic team project leader. You will travel across our sites to gain expertise in the regional energy market, the project, and the local community. You will dive into the process and progression of new and existing projects.

We have the best team in the business and are looking for hardworking, detail‑oriented, and intelligent leaders to join us. This role is based in Juno Beach, FL, with remote flexibility available for candidates located in Nebraska or Kansas. Travel of approximately 30% within the region is required.

Preferred qualifications are:

• Experience leading projects that require land acquisition, permitting, zoning, environmental studies, and interconnection evaluations
• Experience with project valuations, commercial agreements, and tax abatements
• Experience in leading cross‑functional teams
• Experience with implementing project management principles and process design
• Experience & proficiency with corporate finance principles
• Experience & proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Comfortability in community engagement
• Candidates with prior energy experience, an MBA, or a relevant graduate degree are highly preferred. We have the best team in the business; apply today to join it!

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 timely and within budgetary constraints.

• Manages all aspects of the day to day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost effective and competitive result
• 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
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

• High School Grad/GED
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:
  
  3+ years

• None

Next Era 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: Next Era Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

Next Era Energy is an Equal…