Senior Manager of Projects - E&C

NextEra Energy • Juno Beach, FL

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About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Senior Manager of Projects in Engineering & Construction (E&C) to lead E&C engagement across gas generation project development activities, from technology due diligence and front-end engineering design studies through construction readiness. The position works across Generation Development, Integrated Supply Chain, and E&C, supporting a federal hub portfolio and managing project budget, scope, schedule, risk, and team leadership in an origination-driven environment.

The role leads E&C contributions to gas technology and commercial due diligence, project technical reviews, capital estimates, schedules, preliminary engineering, procurement, and project controls. It develops and maintains estimating and scheduling tools and a portfolio risk register, evaluates constructability and project interfaces, and identifies cost and schedule exposure arising from project scope changes. The position also coordinates E&C subject-matter experts and procurement activities, supports contract and offtake negotiations, and ensures development, permitting, and interconnection milestones account for construction dependencies.

The Senior Manager builds and leads a high-performing gas project development team, supporting a federal hub Program Director and engineering and construction leads. The role also manages assigned organizations and projects to meet budget, schedule, safety, and corporate objectives; coordinates engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and related contractor or vendor work; and supports efficient, effective, and safe project implementation through commercial operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; the posting also lists a high school diploma or GED as a required qualification.
• At least 8 years of experience.
• At least 4 years of supervisory or management experience.
• 12+ years of experience in energy project development or large capital construction, with leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, as listed under Preferred Experience.
• Expertise in EPC/EPCM project delivery, cost estimating, schedule development, and project risk management for gas generation projects.
• Expertise in major equipment and EPC/EPCM contract procurement, including bid preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity in early-stage, origination-led development programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including executive management and public officials.
• Experience with balance-of-plant scopes, including electrical interconnection, switchyard and transmission infrastructure, natural gas and water supply, and wastewater disposal.
• Experience conducting commercial and technical due diligence and risk assessments on gas generation technologies.
• Experience with combined-cycle or simple-cycle gas development across multiple geographies and regulatory environments.
• Experience managing long-lead equipment procurement in constrained OEM markets.
• Ability to lead across organizational boundaries without direct authority, surface risks early, and bring structure and discipline to early-stage development.
• Strong cost judgment and ability to assess whether bids indicate scope-alignment issues.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MISO, PJM, or ERCOT interconnection processes and associated E&C scope implications.
• Experience with long-lead equipment procurement involving GE Vernova, Siemens, or Mitsubishi.

Responsibilities

• Lead E&C participation in gas technology and commercial due diligence, assessing commercial commitments, constructability, site integration, utility interconnection needs, and preliminary costs across technology options.
• Identify and document E&C technology and commercial risks, including balance-of-plant alternatives, supply chain maturity, equipment and contractor availability, and site-specific constraints.
• Develop and maintain E&C due diligence frameworks and evaluation criteria in coordination with Generation Development leadership.
• Provide E&C technical and commercial input to OEM and contractor meetings, site visits, and technology assessments.
• Coordinate subject-matter experts to assess balance-of-plant, electrical interconnection, switchyard, transmission, gas and water supply, wastewater, and air-emissions requirements.
• Lead E&C involvement in technology reviews, capital estimates, project schedule development, and preliminary engineering for gas development projects.
• Develop and improve E&C estimating and scheduling tools and maintain benchmarks reflecting project scope, execution assumptions, equipment pricing, and contingencies.
• Maintain an E&C risk register covering scope, schedule, cost, and constructability risks; report emerging risks, mitigation actions, and residual exposure to leadership.
• Identify cost and schedule risks from Development-driven scope changes and establish accountability for risks originating within E&C versus those originating elsewhere.
• Coordinate E&C subject-matter experts for site configuration reviews and risk assessments.
• Participate in commercial offtake agreement negotiations, site permitting, and interconnection processes, tracking construction dependencies against development and regulatory milestones.
• Partner with Integrated Supply Chain on RFQ input, technical and commercial scope reviews, and bid evaluations for major equipment and EPC/EPCM scopes.
• Compare contractor bids with E&C estimates, flag cost variances and scope discrepancies, and escalate procurement risks before award decisions.
• Lead bid recommendations and contract negotiations for project contracts, balancing project value, acceptable risk, and portfolio-level relationships.
• Drive schedule development, cost benchmarking, cashflow modeling, and risk-adjusted cost positioning for project sanction decisions.
• Improve E&C project development workflows, including integration of project data and risk tracking into project management platforms.
• Build and lead a gas project development team supporting a federal hub Program Director and engineering and construction leads.
• Provide strategic direction on sequencing, resourcing, and risk tolerance amid competing priorities, and foster early identification of risks.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans.
• Manage department resources to provide early-stage project development support and meet corporate objectives with limited project management, scheduling, and estimating resources.
• Ensure projects are implemented efficiently, effectively, and safely in accordance with department procedures and policies.
• Verify constructability, ensure appropriate resource allocation, assess field status, and resolve issues as needed.
• Lead project meetings and review budgets, risk trackers, and contingency allocations.
• Interface with designated project management committees or act as Executive Director of project activities.
• Supervise or coordinate safety, engineering, construction, budget, analysis, and contract administration activities.
• Oversee commissioning activities and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• NextEra Energy states that it offers a wide range of benefits to employees and eligible family members; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Relocation provided if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior