Project Director, Gas-Fired Generation Development

Project Director, Gas-Fired Generation Development

Date: Sep 12, 2026

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

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 96293 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 Description This Project Director, Gas-Fired Generation Development will lead the development and execution of utility-scale gas-fired power generation projects across the United States. This role is responsible for advancing projects from site identification through development, permitting, commercial structuring, construction readiness, and execution. The position will be based at NextEra Energy's headquarters in Juno Beach, Florida, and requires 50%+ travel.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead utility-scale power generation development projects from early-stage development through execution.
• Manage project strategy, schedules, budgets, risks, and key development milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, environmental, legal, real estate, transmission, fuel supply, finance, and commercial teams.
• Lead site control, permitting, interconnection, fuel supply, water supply, and local stakeholder engagement.
• Support commercial opportunities including tolling agreements, power purchase agreements, and capacity sales.
• Prepare project updates, investment recommendations, and risk assessments for senior leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of energy industry experience.
• Experience directly leading execution of utility-scale power generation development projects in the United States.
• Strong project management, commercial, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience developing thermal generation projects, including combined-cycle, simple-cycle, or peaking facilities.
• Familiarity with U.S. power markets, interconnection processes, permitting, and construction scheduling for project delivery.
• Experience working with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, local governments, landowners, and regulatory agencies.

Job Overview 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities 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

Required Qualifications High School Grad /GED Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience Experience: 7+ years