Director, Project Development – Energy Infrastructure

About the role

You will lead the strategy, origination, and execution of major energy infrastructure projects, advancing opportunities from early-stage development through financial close and Notice to Proceed (NTP). You will work closely with internal teams, customers, utilities, regulators, financing partners, and other external stakeholders to bring complex infrastructure projects to execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full lifecycle development of large-scale energy infrastructure projects, including natural gas-fired generation, pipeline and interconnection infrastructure, renewable energy, and data center energy solutions, from origination through NTP.
• Own development strategy and pipeline growth, identifying and executing greenfield and acquisition opportunities across target U.S. markets.
• Direct due diligence efforts for project and portfolio acquisitions, assessing commercial, technical, regulatory, environmental, and execution risks and opportunities.
• Structure and negotiate complex transactions, including joint ventures, co-development agreements, and strategic partnerships to expand the development portfolio.
• Provide executive oversight of project financials, including pro forma modeling, capital structuring, and investment committee materials.
• Lead the negotiation of key commercial agreements associated with project development and execution.
• Drive projects through financing and investment approvals, partnering closely with Capital Markets teams and external financing partners.
• Oversee permitting and regulatory strategy, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, particularly those related to natural gas infrastructure and emissions frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Strategy, Procurement, Construction, Finance, and external consultants to optimize project design, technology selection, and execution strategy.
• Manage senior external stakeholder relationships, including utilities, ISOs/RTOs, regulators, landowners, customers, and joint venture partners.
• Establish and maintain development best practices across governance, risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and project execution.
• Manage multiple complex development projects concurrently while maintaining visibility into key milestones, risks, dependencies, and commercial priorities.
• Mentor and develop members of the development organization, providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance oversight.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of project development experience within the energy and infrastructure sector.
• Significant experience with natural gas, thermal power generation, midstream infrastructure, or other large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of successfully advancing complex, large-scale projects through 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 complex commercial negotiations, including PPAs, gas agreements, EPC contracts, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Expertise in project permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory processes, particularly for natural gas and power infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple complex development projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience overseeing project pro formas, capital requirements, and investment decision-making.
• Familiarity with grid interconnection processes, ISOs/RTOs, and U.S. energy market dynamics.
• Experience with land acquisition, real estate agreements, title review, and ALTA surveys.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior internal and external audiences.
• Proficiency with standard business and project management tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off plus 11 paid holidays
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent care, transit, and parking, including company contributions
• Mental, physical, and social wellness support
• Flexible work arrangements
• Monthly reimbursement for phone, internet, and data
• Optional legal and pet insurance plans
• Device purchase support