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Job DescriptionBusiness Development DirectorPosting Start Date:1/29/26Requisition ID:59948Apply nowInformations generalesCOLUMBUS, United States, 43210ENGIE North America Inc.Skilled ( >3 experienceBusiness Development / Sales / MarketingPermanentFull - TimeWhat You Can ExpectAs 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 planOversee feasibility studies, business cases, and conceptual designs for new and upgraded utility systemsTranslate conceptual ideas into actionable, fundable projects that meet University and ENGIE objectivesMaintain and update the five-year plan, including project pipeline, funding forecasts, and milestonesServe as the primary University liaison for project scopes, approvals, and change management governancePartner closely with the Director of Project Management and the Director of Energy Delivery to ensure a smooth transition from planning to execution and ultimately operationGuide and mentor project development staff, including advisors and engineers, fostering technical and professional growthPresent project justifications and investment cases to ENGIE executive leadership and University decision-makerCollaborate with ENGIE's contracts and finance teams to ensure alignment of commercial, technical, and risk strategiesPromote a culture of safety, integrity, and excellence across all development initiativesWhat You'll BringMinimum Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related fieldMinimum ten (10) years in capital project development, utility planning, or infrastructure leadership, ideally within a campus or institutional environmentProven expertise in feasibility studies, master planning, and project fundingDemonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationshipsStrong knowledge of utility systems (chilled water, steam, electrical, HVAC, domestic water, renewables)Advanced