Senior Project Manager Development

Requisition : 93566

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel‑efficient, cost‑effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

As a Sr. Project Manager on FPL's Development team, you will work at the forefront of the energy transition, leading the development and execution of distributed energy resource (DER) pilots that are shaping the future of the electric grid. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of innovative DER pilots from concept through commissioning, coordinating across internal and external stakeholders to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget.

A key focus of this role is advancing pilots that integrate with FPL's Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS), including behind‑the‑meter technologies such as residential flexible capacity and vehicle‑to‑grid applications. This role will also have the opportunity to influence program strategy by evaluating pilot performance data, identifying market trends in distributed energy, and developing recommendations for scaling technologies toward commercial deployment.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams spanning Power Delivery, Customer Service, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure pilots deliver measurable value to both the grid and FPL's customers. This role may include travel throughout the state of Florida, up to 5–10% as needed.

Employees in this role develop and execute plans for new and 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.

• Manages all aspects of the day‑to‑day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost‑effective and competitive result
• Leads and coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiations
• Responsible for managing multiple and complex projects
• 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
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

• High School Grad/GED
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:
  
  5+ years

• None

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Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Business Development

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

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