Director, Project Development – MA
BlueWave
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States
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About the role
- Lead development of a portfolio of solar and energy storage projects across the Massachusetts 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 MA
- 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
- 7-9+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, preferably within the MA market
- Demonstrated understanding of the MA 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 MA 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
- access to voluntary benefits such as 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
- an 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 managementcapital deploymentpermittingpolicy analysismarket analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsrelationship managementmentoringdecision makingarticulation of value propositionscollaborationproblem solvingstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA or advanced degree (preferred)