NextEra Energy

Lead Project Manager - Powe Generation & Distribution Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship

NextEra Energy$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in project management or a related field
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree and PMP certification preferred
  • Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Suite
  • Understanding of renewable energy regulations and compliance measures
  • Experience with labor and regulatory compliance programs

Responsibilities

  • Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and contractors to ensure proper implementation of requirements
  • Review and monitor payroll records for accuracy and compliance
  • Assist with audits and reporting for apprenticeship programs
  • Provide guidance on labor compliance to project teams
  • Escalate compliance issues and develop corrective actions in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Maintain awareness of changes in regulations and industry best practices
  • Support project planning by integrating compliance into schedules and contracts

Benefits

  • Wide range of benefits for employees and eligible family members
  • Support for professional development
  • Opportunities for continuing education and training
  • Work in a sector focused on renewable energy and sustainability
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 96001

Position Specific Description

Position Specific Description

The Lead Project Manager - PGD Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) within Renewable Central Maintenance plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the PWA Program for PGD. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements as a long-term compliance obligation for renewable energy projects seeking enhanced federal tax credits; Compliance requires paying qualified wages, meeting apprenticeship utilization thresholds, and maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout project execution. This positions oversees all PWA work for PGD, including solar, storage, wind, and Renewable Natural Gas.

Job Overview

Employees 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 PWA requirements and construction within budgetary and scheduling guidelines. Employees are proficient in all aspects of PWA, and fully knowledgeable in the interpretation and administration of company policies and procedures pertaining to PWA and renewable energy projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supports compliance with federal, state, and local Prevailing Wage requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) labor provisions, where applicable.
  • Coordinates with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to ensure prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are communicated, documented, and properly implemented.
  • Reviews and monitors certified payroll records, labor classifications, wage determinations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
  • Assists with audits, reporting, and record retention associated with prevailing wage and apprenticeship programs.
  • Provides guidance to project teams regarding labor compliance requirements and applicable contract provisions.
  • Escalates potential compliance issues, risks, or discrepancies and works with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.
  • Maintains awareness of changes in prevailing wage regulations, labor compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Supports project planning and execution by ensuring labor compliance requirements are incorporated into project schedules, contracts, and procurement activities.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Background in renewable energy, utilities, commercial & industrial, or similar sectors
  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Suite skills
  • Ability to influence in matrixed organizations
  • Experience with maintenance cost structures and contracts
  • Labor & Regulatory Compliance programs


Job Overview

Employees in this job plan, monitor and manage large-scale internal projects from initiation through completion. This role provides direction on projects to the department or project team members.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversees a variety of large-scale projects of high complexity
  • Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
  • Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes
  • Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis
  • Identifies issues and challenges, measures and validates results, and implements solutions
  • Provides expert information to internal and external clients on complex issues
  • Creates and communicates presentation materials for report out and updates with various levels of internal and external stakeholders
  • Conducts external research and stays abreast of new developments or innovative advancements pertaining to the project
  • Provides coaching, leadership and direction to project team
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

  • High School Grad / GED
  • Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
  • Experience: 6+ years


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)


NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Project Management
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: No

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A growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc., NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) acquires, manages, and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. They own interests in wind and solar projects in North America, as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas. Renewable energy projects are fully contracted, use technology, and are located in regions that are favorable for generating energy from the wind and sun. The seven natural gas pipelines in the portfolio are all strategically located, serving power producers and municipalities in South Texas, processing plants and producers in the Eagle Ford Shale, and commercial and industrial customers in the Houston area. The NET Mexico Pipeline, the largest pipeline in the portfolio, provides a critical source of natural gas transportation for low-cost, U.S.-sourced shale gas to Mexico.

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Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$51 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$917 million
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