Own and lead the Midwest development strategy, with primary responsibility for the Illinois market, including pipeline growth (market team building and management), prioritization, and capital efficiency
Provide executive oversight of the development and delivery of profitable solar and storage projects across the region
Partner with Development Services, Policy, Execution, and Grid Integration leadership to guide origination strategy, site selection, and interconnection approaches at both the project and market level
Establish development best practices, processes, and performance standards to support consistent execution at scale
Oversee consultants, contractors, and external partners to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality development outcomes
Serve as a senior representative of BlueWave at community meetings, public hearings, and regulatory proceedings, including high-visibility and sensitive stakeholder engagements
Act as a senior point of escalation for landowners, permitting authorities, utilities, engineers, and other external stakeholders
Maintain deep expertise in Illinois solar incentive programs, policy developments, and regulatory frameworks
Lead presentation of regional pipeline performance, project budgets, risk profiles, and capital requirements at Investment Committee (IC) and executive-level meetings
Partner closely with the Capital Markets team to support financing strategies, transaction execution, project/pipeline acquisition, and asset sale processes
Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local regulatory changes, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and strategic responses
Represent BlueWave in interactions with investors, regulatory agencies, utilities, and strategic partners
Ensure effective use of project management, document control, and MIS tools to support transparency, risk management, and executive reporting
Oversee project documentation, milestone tracking, and readiness for handoff to construction and operations
Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless transitions between development, construction, and operations
Contribute to broader company strategy, growth initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts