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Job description
Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Project Manager
NextEra Energy Resources | Juno Beach, FL
Resume Review: 9/11 at 10:00 AM
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Quick Notes
12-month contract with potential for conversion (not guaranteed)
5x8 schedule
Bill rate negotiable
Open to candidates ranging from entry-level to 10+ years of experience
Interviews expected the week following resume review
Estimated target pay range: $40-60/hr depending on relevant years of experience.
Flexibility exists for exceptional candidates
HQ: 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408
Questions to ask yourself to see if this is the right fit for you:
This position is heavily focused on moving projects through development and pre-construction, not construction execution. Do you have experience evaluating project feasibility, managing permitting, coordinating interconnection efforts, working with development teams, or advancing projects before construction began?
Have you personally managed large projects?
Do you have the ability to build and manage a project schedule?
Have you managed project budgets, forecasts, or CAPEX? Were you responsible for financial information regarding these projects?
Are you interested in utility-scale battery storage and renewable energy? Are you well versed in the entire lifecycle of a BESS project?
Summary
NextEra Energy is seeking a BESS Project Manager to support utility-scale battery storage projects throughout the Central and Midwest U.S. This role focuses on early-stage project management and pre-construction activities, advancing projects from development through handoff to execution teams. xhqgsiq
The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, technical aptitude, financial awareness, and experience coordinating across engineering, development, procurement, and leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
Manage utility-scale BESS projects during development and pre-construction
Evaluate project opportunities and support viability assessments
Develop and maintain project schedules and critical milestones
Track budgets, forecasts, CAPEX, and project financials
Coordinate procurement, contracting, and vendor activities
Prepare executive updates, presentations, and approval materials
Identify and mitigate technical, commercial, permitting, schedule, and interconnection risks
Partner with engineering, development, finance, and procurement teams to drive project progression
Required Qualifications
1-10+ years of project management experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
Experience supporting infrastructure, utility, industrial, energy, or renewable projects
Strong scheduling, coordination, and budget management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Ability to work onsite in Juno Beach, FL (experienced remote candidates in the Central/Midwest U.S. may be considered)
Preferred Qualifications
Renewable energy experience, especially BESS, solar, wind, or power generation
Project development or pre-construction experience
Familiarity with utility-scale project lifecycles
GIS/site evaluation experience
EPC contracting and procurement exposure
Knowledge of interconnection processes and transmission risks
Engineering background or experience in highly technical industries
Worksite address
north palm beach, FL, 33408, US
Who can apply
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