Director of Project Development

About the role

The Director of Project Development will lead the strategy, origination, and execution of large-scale energy infrastructure projects across the U.S., with a focus on natural gas, power generation, and data center-related energy solutions. This role is responsible for advancing projects from early-stage origination through financial close and notice-to-proceed (NTP), while driving cross-functional alignment and external partnerships.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in project development within the energy and infrastructure sector, with significant exposure to natural gas, thermal generation, or midstream infrastructure.
• Proven track record of successfully advancing large-scale projects to financial close and NTP.
• Deep understanding of natural gas markets, including gas supply, transportation, storage, and integration with power generation assets.
• Strong experience with project structuring and commercial negotiations, including PPAs, gas agreements, EPC contracts, and joint ventures.
• Expertise in project permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory processes, particularly for natural gas and power infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience overseeing project pro formas and investment decision-making.
• Familiarity with grid interconnection processes, ISOs/RTOs, and energy market dynamics.
• Experience with land acquisition, real estate agreements, title review, and ALTA surveys.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external executive audiences.
• Proficiency with standard business and project management tools (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.).

Pay

Base salary: $190,000–$240,000. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Benefits

To learn more about SB Energy, visit www.sbenergy.com.