Lead Project Manager - Power Generation Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US

Requisition ID:  96001

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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

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

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Experience: 6+ years

Master's Degree

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Employee Group:  Exempt

Employee Type:  Full Time

Job Category:  Project Management Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Relocation Provided:  No

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