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Project Director at Next Infrastructure

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Next Infrastructure (NEXT) is an industry leader in sustainable infrastructure and innovation for development projects of scale. As the building blocks of cities, district-scale development is the catalyst for smart urban growth that advances local environmental initiatives and enables resiliency. At NEXT, we take a formative early-stage role in projects of scale across North America to develop a comprehensive district program that unlocks the optimum results for our partners. Our interdisciplinary background in real estate, planning, engineering, technology, and economics allows us to combine deep subject matter expertise with a developer’s mindset to create holistic, commercial solutions. We guide projects through the stages of visioning, feasibility, design, partnership, and implementation using a unique set of digital tools, advising on and managing the planning and delivery of energy, water, waste, mobility, and digital infrastructure assets. With a global network of system operators and financial partners, we manifest bold ideas into reality.

JOB HIGHLIGHT

NEXT is seeking a generalist to direct some of the most impactful and innovative development projects in the world. This is a key early hire and high-growth opportunity. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or a related field with relevant experience in master planned development. The person will work remotely in their state of residence while serving as the local representative for Next’s projects within the region, with occasional in-person client meetings. The position will report to the Managing Partner, working closely together on project tasks and receiving guidance from him to accelerate development of relevant skills. There will be rewards and growth opportunities available for taking initiative to advance the company’s services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Successfully lead management of assigned projects as the day-to-day point of contact

  • Manage and coordinate regular team work sessions and correspondence

  • Document relevant research and team discussions to advance project planning

  • Assist in the development of project strategy to deliver impactful innovation, assessing project objectives, design principles, ESG framework, regulatory context, phasing, economics, potential funding/incentives, and partnership opportunities

  • Perform detailed technical and economic evaluations of proposed infrastructure concepts and their associated sustainability and resiliency outcomes 

  • Conduct workshops and prepare deliverables for project stakeholders to reach concurrence on the proposed infrastructure concepts, in some cases a comprehensive district infrastructure program

  • Coordinate with the project team to incorporate the selected infrastructure concepts into the design

  • Lead partnership strategies to solicit and procure system operators

  • Serve clients with a sense of urgency and high level of quality that makes them want to expand NEXT’s role in their portfolio

  • Support NEXT on other project tasks and proposal efforts as needed to help manage the irregular workflow of a small, growing company

  • Support internal initiatives to develop company resources for the long-term expansion of advisory and infrastructure development services

QUALIFICATION

Minimum Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university

  • Five+ years of professional experience within the field of engineering, sustainability, or real estate development

  • Experience in conceptualizing, planning, design development and project management of master planned communities

  • Working knowledge of energy, waste, water, mobility and data infrastructure, with expertise in at least one of these areas

  • Working knowledge of sustainability measures and performance evaluation

  • Proven project management and organizational skills

  • Comfort presenting to a small audience

  • Proven ability to adapt to different subject matter areas

  • Good remote working etiquette 

Minimum Experience:

  • Ten+ years of professional experience within the field of engineering, sustainability, or real estate development

  • An advanced degree in a related field from an accredited university

  • Professional Engineering licensure in the state of residence

  • Credentials from a sustainability organization such as LEED, EcoDistricts, or ILFI

  • Experience on large, mixed-use urban developments of 3M square feet or greater

  • Management of direct reports

  • Experience in a high-tech, fast paced environment