Lead Project ManagerDate: Nov 12, 2024Location(s): Jupiter, FL, US, 33478Company: NextEra EnergyRequisition ID: 82357is 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 DescriptionOur Central Maintenance Department is looking for a Lead Project Manager to join their team in Jupiter, FL.The selected candidate for this role will be responsible for:Planning and Strategy Develop annual work plans and strategies for execution of vegetation management program to meet Public Service Commission annual distribution preventative maintenance and transmission mileage trimming and inspection requirements. Support and monitor cost of day-to-day restoration and customer trim request (CTR) work within approved budget. Also, oversee regional operational performance of customer trim request inspections to ensure they are being completed within required timelines. Ensure main power feeder line mid-cycle trimming mileage is performed along with trimming on critical infrastructure feeders, meeting annual targets. Coordinate with FPL project teams from other programs to support trimming activities in their plan all the while balancing base work execution commitments.Operational Expectation Provide specific plans and strategies to support vegetation management program inspection and trimming commitments and budgetary adherence. Oversees day-to-day operational execution performance towards mileage inspection and trimming commitments and other service level agreement targets for a large contract workforce including budgetary approvals and process compliance activities. Liaising with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders to provide updates on progress, address concerns, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.Reliability support Works with regional operational leads and Arborists to create strategic execution plans, maximizing reliability opportunities while executing day to day corrective maintenance work on the system. Leads team that supports restoration activities during named storm events.Governmental Awareness Works with and coordinates with elected officials and government leadership to advocate for legislation and programs which enable customers to plant trees away from power lines as needed.Budget Management: Managing budgets, mileage execution progress to targets and performing budget forecasting exercises for vegetation management projects to meet Public Service Commission commitments. Maintaining records of vegetation management activities, including work performed, expenses, and compliance documentation.Safety Compliance Supporting goals that ensure that all vegetation management operations adhere to safety regulations and guidelines, such as ANSI, OSHA and company safety policy to achieve an injury free work environment.Environmental Considerations Supporting goals that assess and minimize the environmental impact of vegetation management practices, including adhering to conservation and sustainability principles.Innovation and Technology Leading efforts to support the continued utilization of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data initiatives to improve the efficiencies of safe, productive vegetation management operations. Sufficient Power BI skills and the ability to utilize it to institute new program dashboards and tracking mechanism for work executed and cost is a need.Team Management Leading a team of Business Analysts, Project Managers, Invoicing and Billing Specialists involved in vegetation management tasks. Oversee the strategic deployment of the required amount of tree crews and equipment needed for efficient work execution to meet targets. Develop talent, motivate peers, and direct reports to grow and learn in the required competencies.Job OverviewEmployees in this role lead and provide technical direction on business unit projects and/or project participants. Individuals plan, coordinate, and manage complex or long term projects to ensure completion of design and construction within budgetary and scheduling guidelines. Employees are proficient in all aspects of distribution design, and fully knowledgeable in the interpretation and administration of company policies and procedures pertaining to distribution design.Job Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains thorough knowledge of new developments and/or technology pertaining to the project(s)
Monitors and recommends changes for improvement and cost savings
Communicates relevant project information and routine status updates to stakeholders and team members
Provides project progress/updates with internal or external customers
Prepares and processes required agreements
Provides guidance and mentorship to lower level project managers
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Grad / GED
Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 7+ years
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s - Engineering
Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.Employee Group: ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: Project ManagementOrganization: Florida Power & Light CompanyRelocation Provided: NoNextEra 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.NextEra Energy 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, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.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 ourfor more information.