Sr Development Director

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

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: $191,200 - $276,600 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Job Summary

Joining the CleanGen Development team as a Senior Development Director is an opportunity to be an important senior member of a lean but fast-growing team that is working on a strategic and highly visible new business venture within a well-funded corporation. We are looking for a talented and energetic individual to lead multiple utility-scale gas-fired development projects across the US. The position would report to the Head of CleanGen Development and may directly manage the internal project development team.

The position will be responsible for overseeing the development team across the full suite of development activities for existing projects in the CleanGen portfolio and new projects (new greenfield sites and acquisition targets). This will include leading site identification and site control, interconnection and transmission work, project permitting, originating and managing power off-take arrangements, gas interconnection and transportation and community engagement. The position will work closely with our internal power marketing/origination, project finance, legal, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) teams to oversee development projects as they advance through a project’s final notice to proceed to construction.

This position is designated as part-time telework under Bechtel’s global policy and requires a minimum of three days per week in person at the assigned office or project. Weekly schedules will be determined in coordination with the supervisor and functional leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee and directly manage the development team to advance existing CleanGen projects from early-, mid-, and/or late-stage development to construction-ready status according to, and with accountability for, budget and schedule.
• Participate in setting and implementing strategy to identify new development prospects and opportunities (greenfield sites and/or acquisition targets), including conducting market assessments, fatal flaw analyses, in-person site reconnaissance,and negotiating asset purchase and/or joint development agreements.
• Originating and managing power off-take arrangements and natural gas interconnection and transport.
• Share natural gas-fired project development knowledge/experience throughout the CleanGen development team (and broader Bechtel organization).
• Interface with Bechtel senior management to discuss progress of CleanGen buildout, key project milestones, and financial requirements to continue to advance the CleanGen vision.
• Put in place management tools, processes, and procedures required to operate and expand a nationwide renewable energy development portfolio.
• Work collaboratively with internal power marketing team, financial modeling team, and engineering/procurement/construction team.
• As they arise, support international natural gas-fired opportunities.

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent), preferably in technical/engineering or business/finance related field, and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in utility-scale to include gas-fired project development.
• Experience directly managing and growing a power/energy project development team.
• Experience interfacing directly with senior management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience identifying and securing new prospects and opportunities (e.g., greenfield sites and acquisitions).
• Willingness to travel as necessary.
• Experience working directly with project engineering and EPC teams.
• Experience in multiple U.S. markets such as ERCOT, MISO, PJM, and SPP.
• Master's Degree or MBA is preferred, or significant power project execution experience

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team", respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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