Sr Project Manager - Fossil Fuel Power Generation (Natural Gas)

Sr Project Manager - Fossil Fuel Power Generation (Natural Gas)

NextEra Energy

Location

North Palm Beach

Posted date

2 hours ago

Minimum level

N/A

Employment type

Full-time

Job category

Other

Requisition ID: 86903

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

In this role you would directly impact the company's goal of growing the fossil generation business by leading projects to ensure success, including coordination with cross functional teams (Development, Environmental, Integrated Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, Marketing, Operations, etc.) across the NextEra Energy organization. You would report to and update leadership within the Engineering and Construction Department and provide your input and expertise on a daily basis to subject matter experts as the project leader of a collaborative and dynamic team. You would have multiple projects and be given the chance to dive into the process and progression of new and existing projects. We truly have the best team in the business and are looking for hard working, detail-oriented and intelligent leaders to join our team.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Leads and facilitates the day-to-day management of projects to ensure timely completion as well as cost effective and competitive results

Uses analytical abilities and rigorous thinking to work cross-functionally, determine highest priority actions and tenaciously drive projects forward

Coordinates key functions such as capital estimate and schedule development, engineering/design, project capacity and performance metrics and supports project legal res, permitting activities and commercial negotiations

Supports due diligence activities with other internal groups to ensure proper analysis and structuring of assigned projects while identifying and developing risk mitigation plans

Acts as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding procurement, contracting, permitting and utility interconnection

Assists in the construction of contractual arrangements for the project, must be hands on and willing to help write contract documents, both commercial and technical

Negotiates agreements with equipment suppliers, technical consultants and contractors

Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements

Fosters relationships with internal customers, external customers and third parties and grows company's knowledge of new technologies and markets

Provides timely written and oral communication of project issues and progress to Engineering and Construction management

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with focus on relevant field associated with fossil fuel power generation or closely related field.

Experience: 8 years in natural gas-fired power generation or related field design and project management

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in contract negotiation

Strong engineering background to ensure proper oversight of engineering aspects of projects

Skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

Skill with Microsoft Project or Primavera project management and scheduling software

Job Over

This position is responsible for the overall management of assigned organization and projects, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and manage construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site. Successful candidates manage the engineering, procurement and construction oversight-activities necessary to develop, license/permit, erect, start-up, and commence commercial operations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans

Meets corporate objectives with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources

Manages department resources to provide effective early-stage project development support

Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures and policies

Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves contractor payment requests

Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed

Leads project meetings and res budget, risk tracker, and contingency allocations

Interfaces with project's designated management committees, or acts as Executive Director of project activities

Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration

Oversees commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Experience:8+ years

Supervisor/Management Experience:2+ 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: Maintenance/Construction

Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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