Navy Yard Utilities & Infrastructure Director

PIDC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PIDC seeks an experienced utility management professional to oversee the Navy Yard’s 74 MW electric distribution grid. The role requires solid operations, financial management, and project leadership to support growth and resilience for more than 200 customers and partners, including the U.S.

Navy. The candidate will drive capital projects coordination, budgeting, and sustainable funding strategies, collaborating with the Navy Yard team and PIDC to enable investment, development, and job

Qualifications

• Must be a Philadelphia, PA resident or willing to relocate.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in utility operations, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, and capital planning.
• Direct experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams and large-scale capital projects.
• Strong strategic planning capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of utility operations, electric distribution systems, energy markets, and related industry practices.
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively manage complex operational and business matters.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Commitment to PIDC's mission to attract investment, support equitable business growth, and create quality jobs for Philadelphia.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee the Navy Yard’s 74 MW private, unregulated electric distribution grid and utility.
• Coordinate with contract operator and key customers on load needs and energy procurement.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; oversee billing and accounting.
• Lead strategic planning to expand grid resilience and sustainability.
• Identify funding opportunities at local, state, and federal levels.
• Manage multidisciplinary consultant teams and promote local business participation.

Skills

Utility operations

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering

Job description

PIDC seeks an experienced utility management professional to oversee the Navy Yard’s 74 MW electric distribution grid. The role requires solid operations, financial management, and project leadership to support growth and resilience for more than 200 customers and partners, including the U.S.

Navy. The candidate will drive capital projects coordination, budgeting, and sustainable funding strategies, collaborating with the Navy Yard team and PIDC to enable investment, development, and job