Project Director - Power, Project Execution

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As Project Director , you will lead the development and execution of complex power generation infrastructure — utility-scale cogeneration and behind-the-meter generation serving industrial and data-center load, battery energy storage, and the substations, switchyards, and generation-tie transmission that connect them to the grid. This role offers the opportunity to shape critical infrastructure while growing alongside a team grounded in strong values.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Leads cross-functional project teams including engineers, project managers, and technical specialists to deliver high-impact outcomes with precision and accountability
• Leads utility-scale power generation projects from early-stage development through construction readiness, execution, commissioning, and commercial operation, managing all aspects of the project and transaction process to ensure timely completion and competitive results
• Leads and coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering and design, project legal review, permitting activities, and financial negotiations
• Drives the development and oversight of multi-year departmental budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, financial transparency, and rigorous cost and schedule controls
• Oversees the creation, review, and approval of detailed technical project documentation, ensuring alignment with business goals and engineering standards
• Leads site control, permitting, interconnection, fuel supply, water supply, and local stakeholder engagement activities
• Coordinates due diligence activities with internal groups to ensure proper analysis and structuring of assigned projects
• Acts as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding procurement, contracting, permitting, and interconnection
• Constructs contractual arrangements for project development and negotiates agreements with consultants and subcontractors
• Supports commercial opportunities including tolling agreements, power purchase agreements, and capacity sales
• Evaluates complex technical alternatives, identifies project risks, and conducts in-depth analyses to support sound decision-making and innovation
• Communicates project milestones, risks, and strategic updates — including investment recommendations and risk assessments — to senior leadership with clarity and influence
• Implements scalable work processes, tools, and procedures that enhance project execution and team efficiency
• Fosters strong partnerships with contractors, suppliers, utilities, ISOs/RTOs, regulatory agencies, community members, and customers to ensure alignment, collaboration, and successful project delivery
• Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of

Experience:

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 7 or more years in engineering, project controls, commercial development, operations, and/or project management within the power generation, utilities, energy, oil and gas, or related industry
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of five (5) years in engineering, project controls, commercial development operations and/or project management within a oil and gas industry

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office…