Project Director Development

NextEra Energy

About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Join NextEra Energy Resources' dynamic M&A team and play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic natural gas acquisitions and development opportunities. This position offers the chance to work on high-impact transactions that drive our growth in the renewable sector while supporting our broader energy portfolio strategy. Employees in this role develop and execute plans for new or enhanced generation projects. This job is responsible for resource allocation, schedules, cost and technical adequacy, ensuring the project or transaction is completed in the most cost effective and competitive manner. This position manages all aspects of the business deal and ensures the project is completed on time and within budgetary constraints.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
Experience: 3-7 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or energy finance
Financial Modeling Expertise: Advanced skills in building complex financial models, scenario analysis, and valuation methodologies
Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases; experience with Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar platforms preferred
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information clearly to various audiences
High School Grad /GED
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 7+ years

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Modeling: Develop sophisticated financial models to evaluate renewable assets, including DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, and sensitivity modeling
Due Diligence Management: Lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes, working with cross-functional teams including legal, technical, environmental, and commercial groups
Market Research: Analyze market trends, pricing dynamics, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to identify strategic opportunities
Deal Execution: Support transaction processes from initial screening through closing, including preparation of investment committee materials and management presentations
Project Management: Coordinate multiple workstreams, manage timelines, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines
Stakeholder Communication: Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and collaborate with internal teams across the organization
Manages all aspects of the day to day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost effective and competitive results
Leads and coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiations
Coordinates due diligence activities with other internal groups to ensure proper analysis and structuring of assigned projects
Acts as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding procurement, contracting, permitting and interconnection
Constructs contractual arrangements for project development
Negotiates agreements with consultants and subcontractors
Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements
Fosters external relationships with customers, third parties and members of the community
Identifies opportunities and negotiates power sales contracts
Performs other job-related duties as assigned