Decarbonization Project Developer – Heavy Industry & Transport

3Degrees; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

3Degrees is seeking an experienced Project Development Manager - Heavy Industry & Transportation to originate and close long-term decarbonization projects across materials, transportation, and chemicals. You will hunt opportunities, structure commercial deals, and underwrite feasibility with cash flow models, collaborating with sales, legal, and carbon operations.

The role blends technical insight with dealmaking acumen in a hybrid, in-person-friendly setting across SF, NY, or Portland ME, with

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in environmental markets, heavy industry or transportation decarbonization.
• Proven track record originating, structuring, and closing commercial contracts or partnerships.
• Experience with life cycle assessments (LCAs) and Scope 1-3 emissions.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Sustainable Infrastructure, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Originates multi-stakeholder partnerships across industrial sectors.
• Negotiate commercial structures and offtake agreements.
• Underwrites project feasibility with DCF and economic assessments.
• Lead due diligence on counterparties, TRL, and delivery risks.
• Collaborate with sales, legal, and carbon operations.

Skills

Deal sourcing

Commercial structuring

DCF modeling

Due diligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance

Job description

3Degrees is seeking an experienced Project Development Manager - Heavy Industry & Transportation to originate and close long-term decarbonization projects across materials, transportation, and chemicals. You will hunt opportunities, structure commercial deals, and underwrite feasibility with cash flow models, collaborating with sales, legal, and carbon operations.

The role blends technical insight with dealmaking acumen in a hybrid, in-person-friendly setting across SF, NY, or Portland ME, with