Director, Development - US West

USA

Permanent

$150,000 - $200,000 USD a year

Renewable Energy

PR/613280_1791381759

Director, Development - Western U.S.

Must be located in: Utah or Washington.

My client, a growing owner and developer of energy infrastructure assets, is seeking a senior business development professional to lead market expansion efforts across the Western U.S. This role will be responsible for identifying, shaping, and advancing district energy, thermal utility, and related infrastructure opportunities while building strong relationships with key market stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage a pipeline of infrastructure and energy opportunities across target Western U.S. markets.
Build strategic relationships with developers, municipalities, utilities, institutions, and industry partners.
Lead complex pursuits from early-stage opportunity identification through commercial structuring and internal approvals.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, operations, and regulatory stakeholders.
Develop proposals, presentations, and business cases that effectively communicate technical and commercial value.
Monitor market trends, policy developments, and competitive activity to identify new opportunities.
Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings.

Qualifications

12+ years of experience in business development, energy, infrastructure, utilities, real estate development, or consulting.
Proven success leading complex pursuits and managing senior-level stakeholder relationships.
Strong knowledge of Western U.S. markets and development ecosystems.
Experience with district energy, renewable energy, HVAC systems, thermal infrastructure, utilities, or large-scale development projects is preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred; MBA or advanced degree considered an asset.

Opportunity

This is a highly visible leadership role offering significant autonomy and influence over regional growth strategy. The successful candidate will help build a long-term pipeline of energy infrastructure investments while working closely with executive leadership to drive expansion across key Western markets.

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