Job Description
Title: Director, Project Development (NY)
Location: New York (Remote)
Department: Project Development
Job Description:
About the role:
BlueWave has an immediate opening for a Director of Project Development based in New York, with the ability to travel throughout the state as needed. This role reports to the Vice President of Project Development and is responsible for leading the development of a portfolio of solar and energy storage projects from origination through construction readiness.
This is an opportunity to join an established, high-performing team that has been leading the market in innovation and high-quality project execution for over a decade. The Director will play a critical role in advancing projects through the development lifecycle, driving project value, and ensuring projects are positioned for successful financing and construction.
Success in this role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, a solid understanding of the renewable energy development process, attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
What you'll do:
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
Qualifications:
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
Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, certifications, and relevant experience as outlined in the job description above.
Benefits:
At BlueWave, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include subsidized medical coverage and 100% company-paid dental and vision, along with HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options.
In addition, employees have access to voluntary benefits such as supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance, as well as 100% company-paid basic life/AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer cell phone reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Time-off benefits include unlimited PTO, 15 paid holidays, Summer Fridays, and dedicated volunteer days, supporting flexibility, rest, and time to give back.
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job