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NextEra Energy Project Manager Development - Community Engagement (AZ, NM, NV, CA) in North Palm Springs, California
Project Manager Development - Community Engagement (AZ, NM, NV, CA)
Date: Jun 6, 2024
Location(s): North Palm Springs, CA, US, 92258
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 80646
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
The Project Manager Development in this role assists the development team in successfully progressing viable new or enhanced generation projects within the West region by identifying and implementing best practices in community engagement and prioritizing early-stage projects.
Preferred qualifications are:
Experience with siting renewable generation projects
Experience with engaging local governments and community leaders
Experience with issue-oriented campaigns
Location : Must be residing in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, or Southern California.
Overview
Employees in this role assist in the development and execution of plans for new and enhanced generation projects. This job coordinates the allocation of resources, schedules, and technical adequacy, ensuring the project or transaction is completed in the most cost-effective and competitive manner.
Additional Job Duties & Responsibilities
Identify and help execute engagement opportunities within project communities and with respective stakeholders
Assist developers throughout the designated region in establishing key relationships
Coordinate and collaborate with developers, consultants, and local stakeholders on how to best foster local relationships
Foster external relationships with customers, third parties, and members of the community
Identify ways to mute opposition efforts
Travel expected to be 50% or more
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
Public affairs, political campaigns, local government, or RTO/ISO experience preferred.
Job Overview
Employees in this role assist in the development and execution of plans for new and enhanced generation projects. This job coordinates allocation of resources, schedules, and technical adequacy, ensuring the project or transaction is completed in the most cost effective and competitive manner. This position participates in all aspects of the business deal and ensures the project is completed on time and within budgetary constraints.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Leads and facilitates the day to day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost effective and competitive result
Coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiations
Supports 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
Assists in the construction of contractual arrangements for project development
Participates in negotiating 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
Required Qualifications
High School Grad / GED
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 3+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Business Development
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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