Project Director, Late-Stage Development (West Region)

Date: Jan 23, 2025

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408Sacramento, CA, US, 94203San Francisco, CA, US, 94108

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 85166

(NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate renewable energy and strengthen the electric grid. Is creating a sustainable future important to you? Join our world-class team today

Position Specific Description

The Project Director, Late-Stage Development (West Region) will have the primary responsibility of overseeing and driving progress on interconnection projects requested on NextEra Energy Transmission assets within California Independent System Operator (CAISO).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiation and execution of complex interconnection-related agreements with customer (Interconnecting Entity) and/or RTO/ISOs

• Serve as a primary point of contact with RTOs, ISOs, customers for all interconnection-related activities

• Coordinate with subject matter experts and other external support throughout the interconnection project lifecycle and identify issues that could impact interconnection project execution

• Actively manage and communicate statuses for all assigned active interconnection projects and related deadlines, including, study milestones, study costs, interconnection cost estimates and forecasts to prevent slippages in queue timelines

• Monitor potential or pending RTO/ISO tariff changes and actively follow various RTO stakeholder meetings and industry advocacy groups

Key Skills

• Strong project management skills, with an emphasis on managing multiple projects within a portfolio and managing priorities with regular adjustments to new information

• In-depth expertise of ISO/RTO tariffs, business practices, protocols, procedures, and guides

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize complex transmission and interconnection materials into actionable guidance

• Open to continually evaluate business needs and practices as the industry rapidly evolves, while successfully facilitating improvements and problem-solving

• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, professional communication, and presentation skills

Location: Juno Beach, FL Headquarters. Remote candidates will be considered for highly qualified candidates - Preferably PST time zone

Job Overview

Employees in this role develop and execute plans for new or 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the day to day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost effective and competitive results

• 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

• Identifies opportunities and negotiates power sales contracts

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad /GED

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

• Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Business Development

Organization: NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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