Energy Storage Senior Project Manager

Company introduction NextEra Energy is the world's largest generator of renewable energy and a leader in clean energy development. We are advancing a significant gas generation portfolio and seeking talented professionals to support our Federal Hub efforts. Role summary / purpose We are seeking a Project Manager to support Engineering & Construction's engagement across gas project development activities — from early-stage technical assessments through construction readiness and project execution. This is a hands-on, high-impact role operating at the intersection of Engineering, Construction, and Integrated Supply Chain. The ideal candidate brings disciplined project experience, a strong sense of ownership over cost and schedule risk, and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment in a fast-moving, origination-driven environment. Key responsibilities • Support Engineering & Construction participation in Technology Review, Preliminary Engineering phases, and contracting for active hub gas development projects • Coordinate Engineering & Construction subject matter expert inputs for site configuration reviews, constructability assessments, and balance-of-plant evaluations including gas and electrical interconnection and switchyard scopes • Track development and regulatory milestones, ensuring construction-phase dependencies are identified and flagged early • Maintain project schedules, cost benchmarks, and cashflow models in support of project sanction decisions • Own and maintain the Engineering & Construction risk register for hub projects, tracking scope, schedule, cost, and constructability risks across active work streams • Identify and escalate when Development-driven scope changes introduce Engineering & Construction cost or schedule risk • Support risk-adjusted cost positioning and contingency analysis for leadership reporting • Manage monthly and quarterly progress reporting to the Owner, including schedule status, cost performance, risk exposure, and milestone tracking • Develop and maintain one-page project dashboards and supporting materials for presentations, covering scope, budget, equipment status, interconnection, permitting, and decisions needed • Prepare and maintain project status packages suitable for executive-level review, ensuring leadership has clear visibility into emerging risks, mitigation actions, and residual exposure • Coordinate with Integrated Supply Chain on RFQ inputs, technical scope review, and bid evaluation for major equipment and EPC/EPCM scopes • Support cost comparison analysis between Engineering & Construction estimates and contractor proposals, flagging material variances as scope alignment risks • Track long-lead equipment status and flag supply chain constraints in a capacity-constrained OEM market Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field • 5–10 years of experience in energy project development or large capital construction • Demonstrated experience in project controls and schedule development for gas generation or major capital projects • Proven ability to manage Owner-level reporting obligations, including monthly and quarterly progress reports with schedule, cost, and risk content • Familiarity with EPC/EPCM project delivery models and contractor bid evaluation • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent work streams under competing priorities Nice-to-have / pre…