Executive Director, Gas Development

Requisition ID: 97408 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!Position Specific DescriptionThis leadership role will report directly to the Vice President of Gas Development and will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and permitting to construction and operational readiness. The Executive Director will drive strategic decision-making, ensuring the alignment of project objectives with business goals, managing key stakeholder relationships, and securing necessary resources and approvals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power plant development, energy industry regulations, and cross-functional team leadership, with a strong track record of delivering complex energy projects successfully. Job OverviewThis position is responsible for the business development functions of the Company throughout the country and/or a specific geographic region. Leaders in this role are responsible for leading and coordinating key functions of a project such as financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design, project legal review, and financial negotiations. This position plays a key role in building strategic relationships and executing major contracts necessary to support the Company’s generating business growth initiatives.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesTranslates NextEra Energy, Inc. financial, commercial, risk management, technical and operating goals into effective contracting strategies and objectivesDevelops and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external strategic partnersOversees and directs the work of internal, cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams through the solicitation and negotiation processesProvides overall leadership and drives key decisions during negotiationsOversees the development of contracts that position the internal project execution team for maximum successPresents with intent to influence decision making by senior managementDevelops, coaches and mentors team membersPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRequired QualificationsHigh School Grad/GEDBachelor’s or Equivalent ExperienceExperience: 12+ yearsSupervisory/Management Experience 6+ yearsPreferred QualificationsBachelor's - Business AdministrationMaster's - Business AdministrationNextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.Employee Group: ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: Business DevelopmentOrganization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicableNextEra 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. NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.