Head of Project Development

Zenobē

. Build, lead, and work alongside a team of technical sales engineers, managers, and associates delivering technical solutions for fleet electrification projects .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project development for EV and energy infrastructure, with a strong focus on electrical schematics, permitting processes, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage multi-project portfolios while ensuring compliance and optimizing project delivery.

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Project Development in EVElectrical Schematics InterpretationEPC Tendering ManagementContract Review and NegotiationProject Management Professional (PMP)

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCost EstimationElectrical ContractingFeasibility ReviewsValue EngineeringLand-Use PlanningPermitting ProcessesConstruction ManagementElectrical DesignUtility Interconnection

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommercial AcumenDeadline ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADSalesforceSiteTrackerP6/PrimaveraBluebeamMS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Fleet ElectrificationEnergy ManagementInfrastructure DevelopmentAHJ RequirementsConstruction Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, lead, and work alongside a team of technical sales engineers, managers, and associates delivering technical solutions for fleet electrification projects
Own the technical project development function supporting Zenobē’s North American commercial group
Coordinate across Project Delivery, Product Management & Engineering, Operations, Commercial Analytics, Legal, and Business Development
Conduct site surveys and develop initial project designs for HV/LV equipment, EV charging equipment, and communications
Produce layouts using AutoCAD
Navigate permitting and AHJ requirements across jurisdictions
Develop and maintain costing models, Scopes of Work, RFQs, and SOPs
Conduct high-volume feasibility reviews for prospective customer sites
Assess project designs during bidding and identify value-engineering opportunities
Support EPC tendering and manage supplier-partner relationships
Own the technical value proposition and actively support customer deal closing
Manage contractual risk allocation across customer, EPC, and subcontractor agreements
Represent Zenobē in technical customer engagements
Liaise with utilities on grid constraints, site capacity, funding sources, and capacity increase requests
Liaise with OEMs regarding products, specifications, and customer value
Coordinate with Legal, Procurement, and Delivery on supplier sourcing, subcontractor bids, and contract handoff
Manage team resourcing, reporting, and delivery cadence across a growing project portfolio
Own AR3a and AR3b Stage Gate compliance for the Development & Design phase
Improve project development processes, tooling, and best practices
Travel to current and prospective job sites, including on short notice, for surveys and customer engagement
Contribute to health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher – required
Demonstrated project development background in EV, energy, or broader infrastructure, with electrical bias
Proven experience building and leading technical/engineering teams
Proficient working knowledge and interpretation of electrical schematics, drawings, SLDs, and general arrangements
Experience with land-use planning and public/private property entitlements
Detailed experience with permitting, AHJs, and construction management processes
Solid understanding of electrical contracting, construction processes, and cost estimation/scoping
Experience with utility interconnection processes
Experience with EPC tendering and managing Tier 1–3 supplier-partners
Strong project management acumen across a multi-project portfolio and growing team
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders under deadline pressure
Strong commercial acumen regarding design, scope, value engineering, deal economics, pricing, and win probability
Legal and contracting experience, including contract review, negotiation, or structuring and risk allocation
Flexibility in work location, combining remote, office, and on-site work; travel required, sometimes on short notice
EV/fleet electrification experience strongly desired
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or an adjacent discipline, with Electrical strongly preferred
P3 or infrastructure development/finance background
Project Management Professional (PMP) desirable
Experience with energy management, load modeling, and optimization desirable
Familiarity with Salesforce, SiteTracker, P6/Primavera, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MS Project desirable
Experience with EV charging infrastructure commissioning desirable
Lean/TPMS and/or Continuous Improvement desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

20 days holiday, increasing after 5 years’ service
401k Scheme – Up to 4% matching
Excellent opportunities for personal growth and responsibility
Training budget
Up to 33% performance related bonus
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Three medical plans, including one with 100% employer-paid employee coverage and 75% paid dependent/spouse coverage
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Flex commuter programme
Fertility leave