Director / Senior Director, Development - East

Director / Senior Director, Development – East (Natural Gas)

Location: Eastern United States (East Coast preferred)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Energy Infrastructure / Natural Gas Power

About the Opportunity

Our client, a growing energy infrastructure developer, is seeking a Director or Senior Director of Development to lead natural gas‑based power and infrastructure development across the Eastern United States .

This is a high‑impact, first‑in‑region hire responsible for building and leading the East Coast development platform. The role offers full ownership of projects from origination through financing close and handoff to construction , with the opportunity to build a team as the platform grows.

This opportunity is ideal for a senior development professional with deep natural gas experience , strong East Coast market relationships , and a track record of delivering complex projects through Final Notice to Proceed (FNTP) .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle development of large‑scale natural gas power and related infrastructure projects, including early‑stage origination through financing and construction handoff
• Serve as the senior development lead for the East Coast region
• Identify, originate, and advance new project opportunities and greenfield sites
• Manage land acquisition, permitting, entitlements, interconnection, and utility coordination
• Lead negotiations for key commercial and development agreements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, utilities, regulators, municipalities, and community stakeholders
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to advance projects to FNTP
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and development forecasts
• Play a role in early business development and market strategy for the region
• Support future team growth and regional expansion

Required Qualifications

Natural gas development experience is essential. Candidates must have direct experience in one or more of the following:

• Natural gas marketing and pipeline development
• Natural gas power plant development

Additional requirements:

• Successfully completed at least three (3) projects from origination through Final Notice to Proceed (FNTP)
• 4+ years of direct project development experience
• 10+ years of overall professional experience in energy or infrastructure
• Demonstrated tenure, including 3+ years at least one company within the last three roles
• Strong knowledge of permitting, land acquisition, utilities, and power markets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing gas‑powered data centers or data‑center‑adjacent infrastructure
• Established relationships within East Coast power markets, utilities, or regulatory agencies
• Familiarity with interconnection processes and regional power markets

Location & Travel

• Candidates must be based in the Eastern U.S. or have strong personal/professional ties to the East Coast and be willing to relocate
• Up to 25% travel , primarily within the Eastern U.S.

Compensation

• Highly competitive base salary , with flexibility for top‑tier talent
• Target compensation may reach $200,000+ base depending on experience and level
• Additional incentives available based on role scope and performance

Why Consider This Role?

• First development leader for the East Coast region
• High visibility and ownership across the full project lifecycle
• Opportunity to shape regional strategy and build a long‑term platform
• Entrepreneurial environment with strong growth potential

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