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Sr Commissioning Project Manager - Engineering & Construction

Date: Nov 20, 2024

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 84044

is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

This will be an onsite position in our Palm Beach, FL Corporate Headquarters.

Our Engineering & Construction Division is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the Commissioning Team in Juno Beach, FL. To be successful in this role, the candidate must be a self-starter with a high drive for quality, execution, and safety. Proven track record and ability to interact with engineering personnel on highly technical issues plus the ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects at once.

The selected candidate for this role will be responsible for:

• Ensuring commissioning activities for assigned projects are performed with high quality and adhering to all NextEra Energy and FPL safety policies.

• Coordination and management of EPC contractor personnel, OEM start up personnel, third party start up contractors, and operations personnel onsite.

• Compliance with all projects contractual documents to include Power Purchase Agreement and Large Generator Interconnect Agreement deliverables.

• Interfacing with Transmission Operators and Independent Service Operators to ensure project energization dates are achieved.

• Working collaboratively with resources in various disciplines to determine project priorities and work plans.

• Meeting corporate objectives with limited project management, scheduling, and estimating resources.

• Ensuring that projects are efficiently, effectively, and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures and policies.

• Supervising activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration

Preferred Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience in project support for renewable power generation, project construction, start up and commissioning strongly preferred.

• 3 years’ experience minimum working for an EPC in the renewable space is preferred.

• Ability to travel at a minimum of 10%, with periods of time during heavy workloads of up to 20%.

• Office attendance is required when not traveling.

Job Overview

This 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

• Experience:8+ years

• Supervisor/Management Experience:2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Maintenance/Construction

Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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