Director Special Projects

Date: Sep 26, 2023

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

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 73579

is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

Our Engineering, Construction & Supply Chain Business Unit is looking for a Director Special Projects to join their team in Juno Beach, FL. This role will have responsibility for the sourcing, development, structuring, and negotiation of major equipment contracts with solar panel manufacturers. This role will establish and develop relationships with international solar panel suppliers with teams located throughout the United States, China, Southeast Asia and India. The selected candidate will understand solar panel and related equipment market dynamics with the ability to effectively communicate those dynamics both internally and externally. As part of the development and execution of the supply contracts, the role will effectively coordinate with internal groups including Engineering & Construction and the Development team among others.

This position sits in our Corporate Office so the selected candidate will have to be located in Florida.

Job Overview

Employees in this role oversee large and complex special projects. Individuals assemble project teams, assign individual responsibilities, develop project schedules, and determine and acquire resources as needed.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Understands the entire scope and requirements of the project

• Serves as liaison between team members and functional area management requesting project

• Drives contract development with, and commercial negotiation on, large deals

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

• Experience: 10+ years

• Leadership Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Purchasing/ Procurement

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

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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