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Lead Project Manager - IRA Project Compliance

Juno Beach, United States

Requisition ID: 91386

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Position Specific Description

Our Engineering, Construction & Supply Chain Business Unit is looking for a Lead Project Manager to oversee compliance and execution for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)-related requirements, with a focus on Domestic Content Kicker and Beginning of Construction for federal tax credit programs. This role ensures project teams meet all regulatory standards, maintain audit readiness, and deliver comprehensive documentation for federal incentives.

Key Responsibilities

IRA Compliance Leadership: Lead all aspects of IRA compliance for Domestic Content Kicker and Beginning of Construction, ensuring projects meet federal tax credit requirements.
Project Oversight: Direct project activities to comply with domestic content standards and beginning of construction requirements.
Documentation & Reporting: Manage tax credit documentation, reporting, and verification processes for beginning of construction and domestic content requirements. Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, audits, corrective actions
Audit & Tax Coordination: Prepare for and support audits from federal agencies. Coordinate with tax advisors and auditors to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Third-Party Consultant Management: Oversee accounting and compliance consultants responsible for domestic content oversight. Monitor performance, review deliverables, and coordinate compliance activities.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure understanding and implementation of compliance requirements.
Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate compliance risks related to tax credits and audit findings.
Data analysis: Conduct modeling and analysis to develop forecasts, guide decision making, and recommend action

Essential Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 4 years of experience in tax compliance, audit, or related field
Experience managing third-party consultants and service providers
Experience with federal tax credit programs (PTC, ITC, domestic content)
Proficiency in project management and compliance reporting tools
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities

Ideal Criteria

Experience with utility, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects
Knowledge of beginning of construction and domestic content requirements under the IRA
Knowledge of federal contractor compliance and audit processes
Previous experience overseeing accounting or compliance consulting relationships

This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Juno Beach, FL. Occasional travel required.

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 Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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