Sr Project Manager - E&C

NextEra Energy

About The Position

The Early Stage Senior Project Manager leads pre construction activities for Wind, High Voltage and Data Center projects within the E&C organization. This role ensures early stage efforts are well coordinated across Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, and Construction so projects advance with a clear, executable plan for schedule, budget, risks, and mitigation strategies. Job OverviewThis position is responsible for the overall management of assigned organization and projects, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and manage construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site. Successful candidates manage the engineering, procurement and construction oversight-activities necessary to develop, license/permit, erect, start-up, and commence commercial operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
Experience in renewable energy project engineering or construction.
Strong project management, communication, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Background in wind and high voltage projects.
Action oriented with strong business and commercial acumen.
P6.
EPC negotiations.
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience:8+ years
Supervisor/Management Experience:2+ years

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate early stage project development across matrixed teams.
Develop and refine project technical scope.
Interface with permitting, land acquisition, and interconnection teams.
Support scheduling, cost estimating, and financial model inputs.
Competitively source and contract geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services.
Represent E&C in project updates, risk discussions, and management briefings.
Oversee a portfolio of projects across the U.S.
Manage and mentor a team of project managers, supporting career development and performance quality.
Works collaboratively with resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans
Meets corporate objectives with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources
Manages department resources to provide effective early-stage project development support
Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures and policies
Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves contractor payment requests
Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed
Leads project meetings and reviews budget, risk tracker, and contingency allocations
Interfaces with project's designated management committees, or acts as Executive Director of project activities
Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration
Oversees commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources
Performs other job-related duties as assigned