Project Manager, 16930

Contract Duration, 09/30/2024 to 03/31/2025

Location, Remote

Pay Rate, $62/hr

2 roles covering different RTO/ISO. so one is west ( CAISO), one is central ( ERCOT, SPP)

The Senior Project Manager, Late-Stage Development (West Region) will have the primary responsibility of overseeing and driving progress on interconnection projects requested on NextEra Energy Transmission assets within California Independent System Operator (CAISO)

The Senior Project Manager, Late-Stage Development (Central Region) will have the primary responsibility of overseeing and driving progress on interconnection projects requested on NextEra Energy Transmission assets within Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Southwest Power Pool (SPP

• Lead negotiation and execution of complex interconnection-related agreements with customer (Interconnecting Entity) and/or RTO/ISOs
• Serve as a primary point of contact with RTOs, ISOs, customers for all interconnection-related activities
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and other external support throughout the interconnection project lifecycle and identify issues that could impact interconnection project execution
• Actively manage and communicate statuses for all assigned active interconnection projects and related deadlines, including, study milestones, study costs, interconnection cost estimates and forecasts to prevent slippages in queue timelines
• Monitor potential or pending RTO/ISO tariff changes and actively follow various RTO stakeholder meetings and industry advocacy groups

• Skills
  • Strong project management skills, with an emphasis on managing multiple projects within a portfolio and managing priorities with regular adjustments to new information
  • In-depth expertise of ISO/RTO tariffs, business practices, protocols, procedures, and guides
  • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize complex transmission and interconnection materials into actionable guidance
  • Open to continually evaluate business needs and practices as the industry rapidly evolves, while successfully facilitating improvements and problem-solving
  • Exceptional organization, attention to detail, professional communication, and presentation skills