Project Director - Data Center Development

Requisition ID:   96546    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 will lead development activities for large-scale data center projects, focusing on land development, site diligence, permitting, infrastructure planning, and stakeholder coordination. This role is responsible for advancing sites through the development lifecycle including site control, load interconnection, permitting, survey and design work, water access, and community engagement. This role requires complex coordination with a large team working on generation solutions and commercial structure to deliver a complete power and land solution. The ideal candidate will have experience in data center development with a strong background in site evaluation, regulatory coordination, field execution, and cross-functional project management. Experience working with hyperscalers or data center operators is highly preferred.  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 Preferred Qualifications

None   NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.   Employee Group:  Exempt Employee Type:   Full Time Job Category:  Business Development Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, 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.    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