NextEra Energy Resources · 1 day ago
Senior Project Manager Development - Tribal Relations
Boise, ID
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expNextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. The Senior Project Manager Development - Tribal Relations will engage with tribal communities to support energy project development, ensuring the protection of sensitive tribal cultural resources during construction and operation phases.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
Hiring Manager
Samantha Workman
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with tribal officials, cultural representatives, and other tribal stakeholders to facilitate positive working relationships
Anticipate and respond to tribal community requests in support of issue avoidance/resolution, tribal business development and community support, and manage day to day dialogue
Support development of tribal relationships with company executives
Work closely and seamlessly with the company’s origination and business development, environmental, legal, engineering and construction, transmission, and project valuation teams on issue avoidance and resolution, business development on tribal lands, workforce development with tribes, and internal education and community support activities
Support development and implementation of internal training programs and policies to promote corporate diversity goals inclusive of Native American people
Support preparation and submission of necessary permits and approvals required to originate, develop, construct and operate proposed projects under tribal laws and federal regulations
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
Qualification
Required
J.D. preferred with knowledge and/or experience of federal Indian law, administrative law, and environmental law
Prior work experience with tribal governments and/or non-tribal governmental affairs required
Ability to travel 5-10 days per month, as required
Previous work or education with laws and regulations regarding cultural resources protection and management (NEPA and NHPA)
Ability to perform duties in a collaborative, unstructured working environment, strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills and strong problem-solving skills required
Self-starter with strong time management and organizational skills, extreme attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work product
Ability to understand and apply knowledge on a variety of subjects related to the development of energy projects, including legal, finance, transmission, interconnection, permitting, engineering, and public policy
Strong preference for experience working with tribes in the Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, ID)
High School Grad/GED
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 5+ years
Benefits
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Company
NextEra Energy Resources
Nextera Energy Resources specializes in offering wind, solar, energy, nuclear and retail services.
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Funding
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Jim Shandalov
National Vice President, Power Origination
Steve Birndorf
Director, Renewable Energy Consulting
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