Senior Energy Project Development Director (Hybrid)

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 277,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision plans

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) with matching

Paid time off (160 hours)

9 paid holidays

Parental leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks a Senior Development Director to lead multiple utility-scale gas-fired development projects across the US, reporting to the Head of CleanGen Development. You will oversee site identification, interconnection, permitting, power off-take and gas interconnection activities, coordinating with finance, legal, and EPC teams.

The role requires directing the development team through early to late stages, ensuring budget and schedule, with a focus on strategic opportunities and

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in utility-scale gas-fired development.
• Experience growing and managing a power/energy project development team.
• Experience interfacing with senior management.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.
• Experience with multiple U.S. markets (ERCOT, MISO, PJM, SPP).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the development team to advance projects to construction-ready status.
• Identify new development prospects, including greenfield sites or acquisitions.
• Originating and managing power off-take and gas interconnection/transport.
• Share knowledge across the CleanGen team and Bechtel organization.
• Interface with senior Bechtel leadership to discuss progress and funding needs.
• Implement tools and processes to operate a nationwide renewable energy portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal marketing, finance, and EPC teams.

Skills

Gas-fired development

Team leadership

Executive communication

US energy market knowledge

Strategic planning

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

MBA preferred

Power project execution experience

Job description

Bechtel Corporation seeks a Senior Development Director to lead multiple utility-scale gas-fired development projects across the US, reporting to the Head of CleanGen Development. You will oversee site identification, interconnection, permitting, power off-take and gas interconnection activities, coordinating with finance, legal, and EPC teams.

The role requires directing the development team through early to late stages, ensuring budget and schedule, with a focus on strategic opportunities and