Director, Project Development

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Manage senior stakeholder relationships, including utilities, ISOs/RTOs, regulators, landowners, and joint venture partners. Establish and enforce development best practices, including governance, risk management, budgeting, and scheduling across multiple reputed company projects. Mentor and reputed company a high-performing development team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance reputed company. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a reputed company field (MBA or advanced degree preferred). 10+ years of experience in project development reputed company the energy and infrastructure sector, with significant exposure to natural gas, thermal reputed company, or midstream infrastructure. Proven track record of successfully advancing large-scale projects to financial reputed company and NTP. 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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both reputed company executive audiences. Proficiency with standard business and project management tools (reputed company, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.). Compensation & Benefits reputed company 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 reputed company stages of the hiring process. At reputed company, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy: 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & reputed company (for employees and dependents) 401(k) with Company Match Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions) Mental, Physical & reputed company Wellness Support (with company contributions) Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans Device Purchase Support To learn more about reputed company, visit www.sbenergy.com. Apply To This Job