Description:

At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversity is encouraged, and communities are supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest organizations in the world. We've been in business for over 125 years and believe strongly in our core values of safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion, which has led to us being named one of the World's most Ethical Companies over 10 times.

The Director of Project Development is part of Weyerhaeuser’s Corporate Development team (CDO) and will report to the Senior Director of Business Development. As a member of the Business Development and Climate Solutions team, the Director of Project Development will be responsible for site selection and commercialization efforts related to key growth initiatives for the company. To stay connected with specific projects across our extensive North American portfolio, travel of up to 50% is required.

The preferred location for this role is in the U.S. South, though consideration will be given to other locations that support our customers, projects and portfolio.

Key Functions

• Oversee the strategic evaluation of emerging technologies for fiber uses

• Direct the strategic planning and tactical execution of multiple, interconnected projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and long-term vision

• Lead identification and evaluation of preferred sites for industrial business development projects, including site acquisition,

• Direct engagement with local stakeholders, including elected / public officials and economic development teams, attending private and public meetings, as required

• Ensure customer commitments are met by championing industry leading fulfillment

• Lead coordination with Timberlands, Wood Products and other CDO teams to develop and manage a portfolio of customer prospects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, Forestry or Business-related field with minimum of 10 years applicable work experience OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience

• Comfortable navigating in and creating value from ambiguous situations

• Proven collaborator, with active listening and conflict resolution skills

• Expert negotiator with a track record in successfully negotiating win-win outcomes

• Excellent communication skills, with comfort in delivering high-impact presentations and public speaking with all levels of audiences

• Exceptional analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset and a champion of innovation

• Strong technical skills and the eagerness to learn and use new technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in forest products, business development, economic development and permitting

• Demonstrated history of partnering with internal and external customers and successfully leading industrial development projects from concept to completion

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $157,562-$236,484 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 25% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. This position includes a Long-Term-Incentive plan of $51,000.00

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.