Project Development Manager – Fast Deployment Power Generation & Date Center Projects
Location: United States – Multiple Location
Sector: Conventional Power Generation | Energy Infrastructure
Project Type: Large-Scale Boiler & Thermal Power Projects
Employment Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
H9 Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading organisation within the power generation sector to recruit an experienced Project Development Manager to support the development and delivery of major power generation and energy infrastructure projects across the United States.
This position will play a key role in identifying, developing and progressing large-scale power generation opportunities, with a particular focus on industrial and utility-scale boiler systems, steam generation equipment and associated thermal power infrastructure.
We are seeking an individual with a strong background in conventional power generation who can combine technical understanding with commercial awareness, project development expertise and the ability to engage with clients, engineering teams and key project stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting projects through their early development phases, from initial opportunity assessment and feasibility through to technical proposal development, commercial negotiations and transition into project execution.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant capital projects within a growing and strategically important segment of the US energy infrastructure market.
Key Responsibilities
Project Development & Opportunity Management
- Lead and support the development of major power generation and boiler-related project opportunities across the United States.
- Manage project development activities from initial client engagement and feasibility assessment through to contract award and project handover.
- Evaluate potential projects, assessing technical feasibility, commercial viability, execution requirements and associated risks.
- Work closely with customers, developers, EPC contractors and internal stakeholders to establish project requirements and development strategies.
- Develop project execution concepts, preliminary schedules, resource requirements and high-level cost assessments.
- Identify key project risks and support the development of mitigation strategies during the pre-contract phase.
- Coordinate internal technical and commercial resources to progress opportunities through the project development lifecycle.
Technical Development & Engineering Coordination
- Provide technical input into the development of large-scale boiler and steam generation projects.
- Work closely with engineering teams to evaluate boiler configurations, equipment requirements, plant integration and associated balance-of-plant systems.
- Support the development and review of preliminary engineering documentation, technical specifications, equipment requirements and project scope definitions.
- Coordinate technical discussions with customers, engineering consultants, equipment suppliers and EPC partners.
- Ensure proposed technical solutions align with project performance requirements, applicable codes and customer specifications.
- Support the evaluation of project delivery strategies, construction methodologies and commissioning requirements.
Commercial & Contract Development
- Lead or support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for major power generation projects.
- Work with estimating, engineering, procurement and commercial teams to develop competitive and technically compliant project solutions.
- Support commercial negotiations, contract development and the evaluation of project terms and conditions.
- Assess project costs, schedules, commercial risks and contractual obligations during the development phase.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, project developers, EPC contractors and industry partners.
- Support the transition of awarded projects into engineering, procurement and execution teams.
Stakeholder & Project Coordination
- Act as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders throughout the project development process.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, procurement, project management and operations.
- Lead project development meetings, technical reviews and commercial discussions.
- Monitor development milestones, project schedules and progress against agreed objectives.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on project opportunities, development progress and commercial risks.
- Ensure a structured handover of project scope, technical requirements and contractual commitments to delivery teams.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Significant experience in project development, project management, technical sales or commercial project delivery within the conventional power generation sector.
- Strong understanding of large-scale boiler systems, steam generation equipment and thermal power infrastructure.
- Experience developing or delivering major capital projects within power generation, industrial energy or EPC environments.
- Proven ability to manage complex project development activities involving technical, commercial and contractual considerations.
- Experience working with major equipment manufacturers, EPC contractors, utilities, independent power producers or industrial energy clients.
- Strong understanding of project feasibility, scope development, cost estimating, project scheduling and risk management.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering documentation and commercial project requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
- Willingness to travel across the United States as required.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working for a major boiler OEM, power generation equipment manufacturer or specialist thermal power EPC contractor.
- Experience developing large natural gas-fired boiler projects, industrial steam generation facilities or utility-scale thermal power projects.
- Background in conventional power plants, combined-cycle facilities, cogeneration or large industrial energy installations.
- Experience managing complex equipment supply, EPC or engineering and construction proposals.
- Knowledge of boiler pressure parts, combustion systems, steam generation equipment and balance-of-plant infrastructure.
- Familiarity with ASME codes and relevant power generation industry standards.
- Experience supporting large-scale project bids, contract negotiations and the transition from project development to execution.
- Established relationships within the US conventional power generation and energy infrastructure markets.
The Ideal Candidate
We are particularly interested in speaking with professionals who have built their careers within conventional power generation, boiler manufacturing or major thermal power EPC environments.
The ideal candidate will combine a strong technical understanding of boiler and steam generation systems with proven experience developing complex, high-value projects.
This position would suit an experienced Project Development Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Proposal Manager, Technical Sales Manager or Project Manager who has been involved in the development and commercial progression of major power generation projects.
Candidates should be confident engaging with senior customer stakeholders, coordinating technical and commercial teams and progressing complex opportunities from initial concept through to contract award.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to play a key role in developing major power generation and energy infrastructure projects across the United States.
- Involvement in significant capital projects featuring large-scale boiler and steam generation technologies.
- Work on technically challenging projects requiring close collaboration between engineering, commercial and project delivery teams.
- Opportunity to influence project development strategies and contribute to the successful award and execution of major contracts.
- Join an established organisation operating within the evolving US power generation market.
Apply / Find Out More
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact H9 Talent Solutions.
We are particularly interested in connecting with experienced professionals from boiler OEMs, conventional power generation businesses and major EPC contractors who have a proven background in developing large-scale thermal power projects.
All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.