Project Director - Gas-Fired Generation Development

Requisition ID:  96293 

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Position Specific Description

This Project Director, Gas-Fired Generation Development will lead the development and execution of utility-scale gas-fired power generation projects across the United States. This role is responsible for advancing projects from site identification through development, permitting, commercial structuring, construction readiness, and execution.

The position will be based at NextEra Energy’s headquarters in Juno Beach, Florida, and requires 50%+ travel.

• Lead utility-scale power generation development projects from early-stage development through execution.
• Manage project strategy, schedules, budgets, risks, and key development milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, environmental, legal, real estate, transmission, fuel supply, finance, and commercial teams.
• Lead site control, permitting, interconnection, fuel supply, water supply, and local stakeholder engagement.
• Support commercial opportunities including tolling agreements, power purchase agreements, and capacity sales.
• Prepare project updates, investment recommendations, and risk assessments for senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of energy industry experience.
• Experience directly leading execution of utility-scale power generation development projects in the United States.
• Strong project management, commercial, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience developing thermal generation projects, including combined-cycle, simple-cycle, or peaking facilities.
• Familiarity with U.S. power markets, interconnection processes, permitting, and construction scheduling for project delivery. 
• Experience working with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, local governments, landowners, and regulatory agencies.

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

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