Director, Greenfield Strategic Projects

Socket.dev; Manakin-Sabot (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

401K match

Job summary

Luck Companies seeks a Director of Greenfield Strategic Projects to drive growth by integrating strategic planning, financial analysis, market intelligence, and stakeholder engagement. You will partner with leaders to evaluate opportunities, align cross-functional teams, and navigate political and community factors through planning, programs, and projects.

The role requires leading complex initiatives, managing budgets, and communicating insights to executives while monitoring policy and market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Planning, Real Estate, or related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional strategic assessments and coordinate departments and resources to advance Greenfield growth opportunities.
• Develop recommendations that support land, market, and growth decisions through analysis of long-term planning, operational, community, financial, and governmental considerations.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across Operations, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Environmental, and external partners to advance key initiatives.
• Identify risks, obstacles and opportunities for strategy to help leaders respond.
• Monitor industry, economic, regulatory, and market trends impacting future growth opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight for complex strategic and Greenfield projects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Financial analysis

Influence

Communication

Relationship building

Agility

Accountability

Collaboration

Values-based leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

GIS

Financial modeling

Job description

The Director, Greenfield Strategic Projects leads the advancement of Greenfield growth opportunities by integrating strategic planning, financial analysis, market intelligence, and political and community stakeholder engagement. As a key partner to Greenfield leadership, this role evaluates opportunities, navigates complex challenges, and aligns cross-functional teams in support of long-term growth objectives. The strategic project role also ensures that project execution remains aligned with the approved Long-Term Planning, Greenfield Program, & Greenfield Project Strategies and scope, considering market conditions, community needs, political factors, and project design at every stage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

50 % of position -Greenfield Strategy & Project Advancement

• Lead cross-functional strategic assessments and coordinate the departments and resources required to advance Greenfield growth opportunities.
• Develop recommendations that support land, market, and growth decisions through analysis of long-term planning, operational, community, financial, and governmental considerations.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across Operations, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Environmental, and external partners to advance key initiatives aligned with Long-Term Planning.
• Identify risks, obstacles and opportunities for strategy that help leaders decide how to respond.
• Monitor industry, economic, regulatory, and market trends that may impact future growth opportunities.

15 % of position-Financial Analysis & Budget Governance

• Recommend how to allocate capital across the Greenfield Projects Pipeline to optimize strategic, financial, and development goals.
• Work with Finance and business leaders to evaluate project costs, returns, funding needs, and risks.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight for complex strategic and Greenfield projects.

25 % of position-Opportunity Evaluation & Market Assessment

• Lead market, demographic, competitive, and economic analyses to identify and evaluate prioritized Greenfield growth opportunities.
• Evaluate new opportunities that arise outside the approved project pipeline to determine their strategic fit, potential value, resource needs, and priority within the Greenfield program.
• Turn complex data into clear recommendations for business leaders.
• Develop materials and presentations that support executive decision-making.

10 % of position-Government & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build productive relationships with local governments, economic development organizations, community stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead public engagement, entitlement, and permitting efforts associated with Greenfield projects.
• Lead unusual or complex approval and permitting efforts—including post-closure water storage, reserve expansion, landfill permitting, and similar opportunities—from initial assessment through regulatory approval.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on business objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Planning, Real Estate, or related field required.

• Advanced degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, project development, economic development, finance, operations, engineering, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives through influence and collaboration.
• Experience using development financial models and market and business analysis to support strategic and permitting decisions.
• Experience engaging external stakeholders and building effective partnerships across diverse interests.
• Proficiency with project management and communication tools, GIS, and financial modeling.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Financial Analysis
• Influence
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Agility
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Values-Based Leadership

Travel Commitment: up to 30%

Benefits start on day 1 of employment and include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability
• Paid time off: personal, vacation, holidays, 5 well being days
• Matching 401K and retirement pension

Luck Companies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. EEO