Leslie Cleaver, MBA, EI

Experience

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  NextEra Energy, Inc.

  May 2014 - now

  -Directed NEER transmission & substation team on business processes and procedures-Streamlined business services support for major transmission & substation outages, including cost tracking, funding capitalization, insurance claims, and procurement-Developed business services process for submittal of procurement requests and invoice payment approval-Transitioned 35,000 assets and locations between 200 sites from AMP to Maximo, while communicating transition plan and status to department executives-Coordinated internal and external resources for major component outage restoration for the western U.S. wind fleet Show less • Lead commercial strategies for engineering on behalf of Power Delivery, Power Generation, and Nuclear departments• Evaluated complex bid requests, filtering the commercial differences and providing recommendations on contract award • Assisted internal customers with managing budgets by analyzing market trends and negotiating contracts to minimize total project cost• Established master service agreements and project supply agreements with solar module manufacturers• Coordinated with cross-functional teams across NextEra Energy to ensure successful project execution• Prioritized workload in order to effectively meet the the demands of internal customers and special projects• Mentored and trained new team members on processes and procedures Show less •Conducted and executed business dealings in support of Power Plant Services and Operations and Power Delivery services through the development of new sources of supply and ongoing supplier performance.•Analyzed sourcing data and conduct negotiations of commercial distinctions and supply recommendations for contract award with the use of market data, supplier qualifications, and performance management.•Managed total cost of services in effort to lower costs and external spend.•Developed and maintain relationships with internal business units and external suppliers. Show less

  • Manager Lateral Hardening

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Lead Project Manager - Storm Secure Underground Program

    Oct 2021 - Nov 2023

  • PGD Project Coordinator - Fossil Overhaul

    May 2020 - Oct 2021

  • PGD Central Maintenance Specialist - NEER High Voltage & Wind

    Mar 2019 - May 2020

  • Sourcing Specialist I

    Jun 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Sourcing Specialist II

    May 2014 - Jun 2016