Project Developer | Utility Asset Management | DRG Midwest

Position Overview

The Project Developer is to acquire and manage new client relationships. In this role, you will be responsible for developing relationships with our clients, negotiating contracts, and closing the best deals. We will rely on you to partner with our marketing department to conduct market research and develop a strategic business development plan to further our growth and services into additional markets.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Identify potential clients in the target market and complete appropriate research on the prospective client’s business and utility asset needs

• Develop relationships with prospective clients, while maintaining existing client relationships

• Partner with sales teams to create contract-winning proposals for current and prospective clients

• Negotiate contract terms with clients and communicate terms to all stakeholders

• Collaborate with business developers and operational teams to ensure contracted deliverables and specifications are executed on-time and agreed

• Become a subject matter expert on our business products, processes, and operations, and remain up-to-date on industry news and technologies

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation of group presentations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Chrome and industry-specific analysis software

• Basic understanding of the industry, with the ability to become a subject matter expert on the job

• Innovation and problem-solving skills that include the ability to develop and propose electric utility solutions for clients

• Travel throughout the United States is required for this position

Additional Information

What We Offer: * 

• Paid time off and paid holidays 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options 
• Group Health Plan 
• Employee referral bonus program 
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas 
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers 
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees 
• Charitable matching gift program 

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees  

Company Overview

Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc which is a wholly subsidiary of Davey Tree Expert Company. DRG has been employee-owned since 1979. DRG specializes in managing the assets of utility companies throughout the U.S. by providing infrastructure solutions, focused around the electrical and telecommunication industries. We believe in smart strategic growth that continues to provide career advancement opportunities. Asset Management is currently seeking a motivated self-starter that can thrive in a fast-paced environment to learn and develop new skills that will contribute to our entrepreneurial spirited group. 

The ideal candidate would be comfortable traveling from location to location within the client’s service territory. Pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle records screen, criminal background screen, and Social Security # verification required. Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. DRG is Employee Owned. We encourage you to take ownership of your future.