Business Development Director

What You Can Expect

As our Business Development Director, you will be a senior leader within the ENGIE Capital Projects team at the Ohio State University, driving the strategic planning and development of major campus infrastructure and utility projects. You'll oversee the creation and advancement of the University's five-year utility and infrastructure master plans, ensuring that concepts evolve into well-defined, fundable, and executable projects that strengthen campus resilience and sustainability.

This position is part of ENGIE's long‑term 50‑year partnership with the Ohio State University to operate, maintain, and enhance the campus utility systems. The projects under your leadership will shape the University's energy future—encompassing the production and distribution of heating hot and chilled water, steam and electrical power, as well as the distribution of natural gas and support of the University's renewable energy initiatives within your scope of responsibility.

No two days are the same. You'll lead feasibility studies and business cases, mentor project managers and advisors and engineers, and engage directly with senior University and ENGIE leadership. Your success will be measured by your ability to translate ideas into viable projects that meet performance, budget, and governance expectations—all while fostering a culture of transparency, safety, and collaboration.

Additional duties include the following:

• Lead the strategic development of the Ohio State University's utility and infrastructure projects in alignment with the five-year capital plan
• Oversee feasibility studies, business cases, and conceptual designs for new and upgraded utility systems
• Translate conceptual ideas into actionable, fundable projects that meet University and ENGIE objectives
• Maintain and update the five-year plan, including project pipeline, funding forecasts, and milestones
• Serve as the primary University liaison for project scopes, approvals, and change management governance
• Partner closely with the Director of Project Management and the Director of Energy Delivery to ensure a smooth transition from planning to execution and ultimately operation
• Guide and mentor project development staff, including advisors and engineers, fostering technical and professional growth
• Present project justifications and investment cases to ENGIE executive leadership and University decision‑maker
• Collaborate with ENGIE's contracts and finance teams to ensure alignment of commercial, technical, and risk strategies
• Promote a culture of safety, integrity, and excellence across all development initiatives

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum ten (10) years in capital project development, utility planning, or infrastructure leadership, ideally within a campus or institutional environment
• Proven expertise in feasibility studies, master planning, and project funding
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships
• Strong knowledge of utility systems (chilled water, steam, electrical, HVAC, domestic water, renewables)
• Advanced communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior executives
• Familiarity with Public‑Private Partnerships (P3s) and long‑term concession frameworks
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential is desirable
• A collaborative leadership style rooted in mentorship, integrity, and long‑term vision

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record
• Occasional field site visits; some walking and lifting may be required
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Salary Range: $157,000 - $190,000 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay,…