BlueWave

Director, Project Development

BlueWave

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New York • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
renewable energy project developmentsolar project developmentenergy storage project developmentreal estate negotiationsproject managementbudget managementinvestment recommendationscommunity solar project developmentagrivoltaicsland stewardship
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsrelationship managementcross-functional collaborationmentoringdecision makingarticulation of value propositionsproject value creationstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA or advanced degree