Vice President, Project Development

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🕒 March 21

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $210k - $220k / year

⏰ Full Time

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BlueWave

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2010

⚡ Energy

🌾 Agriculture

💰 $5M Venture Round on 2021-09

Energy • Agriculture • Environmental

BlueWave is a leader in clean energy solutions specializing in solar development and energy storage. The company focuses on innovative utility-scale solar projects while also integrating sustainable agriculture practices to maximize land use. Committed to community impact and environmental responsibility, BlueWave partners with property owners and developers to provide resilient and reliable energy solutions, ensuring access to clean energy for various communities. As a certified B Corp, BlueWave is dedicated to transforming the energy landscape and promoting sustainability.

📋 Description

• Own and lead the Midwest development strategy, with primary responsibility for the Illinois market, including pipeline growth (market team building and management), prioritization, and capital efficiency • Provide executive oversight of the development and delivery of profitable solar and storage projects across the region • Partner with Development Services, Policy, Execution, and Grid Integration leadership to guide origination strategy, site selection, and interconnection approaches at both the project and market level • Establish development best practices, processes, and performance standards to support consistent execution at scale • Oversee consultants, contractors, and external partners to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality development outcomes • Serve as a senior representative of BlueWave at community meetings, public hearings, and regulatory proceedings, including high-visibility and sensitive stakeholder engagements • Act as a senior point of escalation for landowners, permitting authorities, utilities, engineers, and other external stakeholders • Maintain deep expertise in Illinois solar incentive programs, policy developments, and regulatory frameworks • Lead presentation of regional pipeline performance, project budgets, risk profiles, and capital requirements at Investment Committee (IC) and executive-level meetings • Partner closely with the Capital Markets team to support financing strategies, transaction execution, project/pipeline acquisition, and asset sale processes • Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local regulatory changes, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and strategic responses • Represent BlueWave in interactions with investors, regulatory agencies, utilities, and strategic partners • Ensure effective use of project management, document control, and MIS tools to support transparency, risk management, and executive reporting • Oversee project documentation, milestone tracking, and readiness for handoff to construction and operations • Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless transitions between development, construction, and operations • Contribute to broader company strategy, growth initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred • 10-15+ years of experience developing DG-scale solar and energy storage projects • Located in Illinois, with preference for the Chicago area • Demonstrated success leading regional or market-based renewable energy development portfolios • Deep knowledge of solar PV technology, system design principles, and DG-scale development best practices • Experience overseeing or coordinating the engineering and construction of energy storage facilities • Familiarity with agricultural practices and operations, and/or demonstrated experience advancing dual-use agrivoltaic projects • Strong working knowledge of renewable energy financing, capital markets, construction processes, and development-stage risk management • Extensive familiarity with Illinois renewable energy policies, incentives, and permitting frameworks • Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex portfolios, and drive results across multiple projects and timelines • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term market development with near-term execution priorities • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM and project tracking systems • Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to conduct site visits, including uneven or sloped terrain.

🏖️ Benefits

• Subsidized medical coverage • 100% company-paid dental and vision • HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options • Commuting stipend for hybrid Massachusetts-based employees • 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 • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 401(k) plan with company match • Unlimited PTO • 15 paid holidays • Summer Fridays • Dedicated volunteer days