Director, Project Development

Role Overview

• Lead development of a portfolio of solar and energy storage projects across the New York market from origination through construction readiness
• Serve as the primary decision maker and project lead for assigned projects, advancing them through the development lifecycle
• Drive project value creation while ensuring projects progress on schedule toward construction readiness
• Oversee project budgets and development schedules to ensure efficient deployment of capital
• Present project-level investment recommendations and budget requests to internal Investment Committee meetings
• Represent BlueWave and project interests at local public hearings, community meetings, and regulatory proceedings
• Monitor market, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the viability and competitiveness of BlueWave’s solar and storage pipeline in New York
• Develop expertise in dual-use community solar project development, supporting BlueWave’s leadership in agrivoltaics and land stewardship
• Support the evaluation and execution of project acquisition and/or sale opportunities
• Lead post-Origination real estate negotiations with landowners and project stakeholders
• Manage relationships with external consultants and technical partners to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across development scopes
• Utilize BlueWave’s project management, document control, and MIS tools to track and report on project progress
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including Grid Integration, Legal, Engineering, Execution, and Policy & Government Affairs to advance project milestones
• Represent BlueWave at regional industry association meetings and stakeholder forums
• Supervise and mentor Analysts and/or Associates supporting development activities within your portfolio

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (engineering, environmental studies, planning, real estate, or related field preferred); MBA or advanced degree a plus
• 8-10+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, preferably within the New York market
• Demonstrated understanding of the New York renewable energy development landscape, including permitting, policy, and market structures
• Experience navigating local community dynamics, including working with municipalities, landowners, and project stakeholders
• Experience negotiating real estate agreements for energy projects
• Technical understanding of solar and/or energy storage project development
• Familiarity with New York State regulatory frameworks, revenue mechanisms, and contract structures supporting solar and storage projects
• Strong ability to clearly articulate project development plans and value propositions to internal investment decision makers
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Benefits

• subsidized medical coverage and 100% company-paid dental and vision
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
• supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid basic life/AD&D
• short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
• cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• unlimited PTO
• 15 paid holidays
• Summer Fridays
• dedicated volunteer days