Sr Project Manager - E&C

NextEra Energy•Juno Beach, FL

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About The Position

NextEra Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support Engineering & Construction (E&C) activities across gas project development at its Federal Hub, from early technical assessments through construction readiness and project execution. The role initially focuses on developing and implementing project reporting. It works across Engineering, Construction, and Integrated Supply Chain in a fast-moving project development environment, with ownership of cost, schedule, and risk considerations. The position manages assigned projects and supports compliance with budget, schedule, and safety goals. It coordinates contractor and vendor construction work, as well as the engineering, procurement, construction oversight, permitting, startup, and commissioning activities needed to bring projects to commercial operation. The project manager also manages early-stage development support and collaborates across disciplines to align project plans and priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of experience.
At least 2 years of supervisor or management experience.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent work streams under competing priorities.
Demonstrated experience in project controls and schedule development for gas generation or major capital projects.
Ability to manage Owner-level reporting obligations, including monthly and quarterly reports covering schedule, cost, and risk.
Familiarity with EPC/EPCM project delivery models and contractor bid evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
5–10 years of experience in energy project development or large capital construction.
Experience with combined-cycle or simple-cycle gas development projects.
Familiarity with interconnection processes and associated E&C scope implications.
Experience coordinating long-lead equipment procurement in constrained OEM markets.
Exposure to balance-of-plant scopes, including switchyard, transmission, and civil/site infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Support E&C participation in technology reviews, preliminary engineering, and contracting for active hub gas development projects.
Coordinate subject-matter expert input for site configuration reviews, constructability assessments, and balance-of-plant evaluations, including gas and electrical interconnection and switchyard scopes.
Track development and regulatory milestones and identify construction-phase dependencies early.
Maintain project schedules, cost benchmarks, and cashflow models in support of project sanction decisions.
Own and maintain the E&C risk register for hub projects, tracking scope, schedule, cost, and constructability risks.
Identify and escalate E&C cost or schedule risks caused by Development-driven scope changes.
Support risk-adjusted cost positioning and contingency analysis for leadership reporting.
Manage monthly and quarterly Owner progress reporting on schedule, cost performance, risk exposure, and milestone status.
Develop and maintain one-page project dashboards and presentation materials covering scope, budget, equipment status, interconnection, permitting, and decisions needed.
Prepare and maintain executive-level project status packages showing emerging risks, mitigation actions, and residual exposure.
Coordinate with Integrated Supply Chain on RFQ inputs, technical scope reviews, and bid evaluations for major equipment and EPC/EPCM scopes.
Compare E&C estimates with contractor proposals and flag material variances as potential scope-alignment risks.
Track long-lead equipment status, including combustion turbines, HRSGs, transformers, and switchgear, and flag supply-chain constraints.
Work collaboratively across disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans.
Manage department resources to provide early-stage project development support.
Ensure projects are implemented efficiently, effectively, and safely in accordance with department procedures and policies.
Manage walkdowns of planned work, validate completed work against design requirements, and approve contractor payment requests.
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 activities and groups involving safety programs, engineering, construction, budgets, analysis, and contract administration.
Oversee commissioning activities and perform other job-related duties as assigned.