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ENGIE NORTH AMERICA Business Development Director in Columbus, Ohio
Job Description Business Development Director Posting Start Date: 1/29/26 Requisition ID: 59948 Apply now Informations generales COLUMBUS, United States, 43210 ENGIE North America Inc. Skilled ( >3 experience Business Development / Sales / Marketing Permanent Full - Time What You Can Expect As our Business Development Director, you will be a senior leader within the ENGIE Capital Projects team at the Ohio State University, driving the strategic planning and development of major campus infrastructure and utility projects. You'll oversee the creation and advancement of the University's five-year utility and infrastructure master plans, ensuring that concepts evolve into well-defined, fundable, and executable projects that strengthen campus resilience and sustainability. This position is part of ENGIE's long-term 50-year partnership with the Ohio State University to operate, maintain, and enhance the campus utility systems. The projects under your leadership will shape the University's energy future - encompassing the production and distribution of heating hot and chilled water, steam and electrical power, Additionally, the distribution of natural gas and support of the University's renewable energy initiatives are within your scope of responsibility. No two days are the same. You'll lead feasibility studies and business cases, mentor project managers and advisors and engineers, and engage directly with senior University and ENGIE leadership. Your success will be measured by your ability to translate ideas into viable projects that meet performance, budget, and governance expectations - all while fostering a culture of transparency, safety, and collaboration. Additional duties include the following: Lead the strategic development of the Ohio State University's utility and infrastructure projects in alignment with the five-year capital plan Oversee feasibility studies, business cases, and conceptual designs for new and upgraded utility systems Translate conceptual ideas into actionable, fundable projects that meet University and ENGIE objectives Maintain and update the five-year plan, including project pipeline, funding forecasts, and milestones Serve as the primary University liaison for project scopes, approvals, and change management governance Partner closely with the Director of Project Management and the Director of Energy Delivery to ensure a smooth transition from planning to execution and ultimately operation Guide and mentor project development staff, including advisors and engineers, fostering technical and professional growth Present project justifications and investment cases to ENGIE executive leadership and University decision-maker Collaborate with ENGIE's contracts and finance teams to ensure alignment of commercial, technical, and risk strategies Promote a culture of safety, integrity, and excellence across all development initiatives What You'll Bring Minimum Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field Minimum ten (10) years in capital project development, utility planning, or infrastructure leadership, ideally within a campus or institutional environment Proven expertise in feasibility studies, master planning, and project funding Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships Strong knowledge of utility systems (chilled water, steam, electrical, HVAC, domestic water, renewables) Advanced