Director, Project Development

Director, Project Development – Renewable Development Department, Braintree, MA

Position reports to the Vice President, Renewable Energy. The Director will play a leading and active role in the project management, execution, and development of prospective greenfield wind power and other renewable generation projects.

• Plan and execute the development program for identified projects.
• Negotiate necessary development agreements.
• Manage the permitting process, anticipate and resolve other project development activities as required.
• Develop local community support for the project.
• Manage relationships and develop commercial agreements with potential project output off-takers.
• Direct external consultants and coordinate with internal departments, including engineering, finance, energy management/origination, external affairs, legal, and asset management.
• Provide administrative updates to Management on project progress, action items and budget.

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant energy project development experience with a proven track record in successful development of wind power projects.
• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in engineering or business; MBA preferred.
• Self‑starter, organized, and able to work well with personnel at all levels; top‑level business management, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Strong financial skills, understanding of company and project profit and loss, pro forma modeling, and NPV/IRR analysis.
• Strong understanding of real estate matters and complexities.
• Ability to gather, organize, and systematically analyze complex information.
• Effective problem‑solving skills, ability to work from concept to analytics, identify alternatives, and develop unique solutions.
• Excellent written, communication, presentation, interpersonal, problem‑solving, financial analysis, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel 30–50% as necessary.
• Must pass a pre‑employment background and financial credit check.

Base annual salary range: $160,000 – $175,000, plus:

• Annual discretionary bonus up to 30%, fully contingent on individual and company performance;
• Paid time off (PTO) of 136 hours per year, earned monthly, and up to 13 company paid holidays;
• Group benefits: 100% company‑paid medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with a 100% company match up to 6%, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, parental leave and flexible spending accounts.

Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. reserves the right to change or terminate any or all benefit plans and/or plan design at its discretion.

CPV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.