Sr Project Management Consultant - E&C

NextEra Energy•Juno Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Engineering & Construction (E&C) Business Unit is looking for a Sr Project Management Consultant to join their team in Juno Beach, FL. This position is responsible for daily project coordination of internal and external resources to support Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling, and Construction activities from pre-construction (Early Stage) up to the point of Construction for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects within the Engineering and Construction Business Unit (E&C). This position is not focused on a single project, but rather the management of multiple projects all at varying stages. Current portfolio of projects spans the United States and Canada. Occasional travel is required to visit the assigned project locations and to support Development with local public hearings. The selected candidate should bring strong project management, communication, financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or Accounting
Relevant experience supporting the engineering and construction of renewable energy projects
Strong project management skills
Strong communication skills
Strong financial skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with electricity markets
Experience with renewable energy
Experience with battery storage projects
PMP certification
Six Sigma training
Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

Critical coordination of highly matrixed project development teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activity at the right time to meet project schedule.
Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection, etc., to ensure all project variables are identified and incorporated.
Develop the project’s technical scope.
Optimize project variables to improve both technical and financial feasibility.
Support origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations.
Support development teams with jurisdictional needs.
Coordinate engineering, estimating and procurement requirements.
Support the E&C engineering team with technical attributes for the development of designs.
Support the E&C cost estimating team for development of financial model.
Actively seek out and leverage market data to ensure financial model is healthy.
Present financial model to respective business unit(s) and actively manage financial model through executive budget approvals.
Competitively source, negotiate and execute commercial contracts for critical services including geotechnical, survey, engineering, and EPC/PC construction services.
Uphold and represent E&C’s interests on assigned projects.
Engage in a variety of software applications to support your activities, manage critical data and deliverables as well as report on key indicators.
Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives to scale for growth.
Actively communicate and interface with Executive Leadership, Suppliers, Regulatory Agencies, Local Communities, and other stakeholders.
Present project progress and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management.
Ensure projects moving to the Construction stage can be turned over to the Construction Project Manager with an inclusive and executable construction plan.