Project Development Analyst

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 Project Development Analyst role is part of Weyerhaeuser’s Corporate Development team (CDO) and reports to the Senior Director of Business Development. As a member of the Business Development team, the Project Development Analyst is responsible for supporting internal team members and external partners with site selection and commercialization related to key growth initiatives for the company. To stay connected with specific projects and our extensive portfolio, travel of up to 25% is required.

The preferred location for this role is Hot Springs, AR, though consideration will be given to other company offices in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Key Functions

Support team in evaluating potential fiber customers and projects\\project developers, and moving targeted projects from the concept stage to commercial operations

Work with internal and external stakeholders during the initiation, exploration, permitting and construction phases, providing tactical project management support

Create, track and report to appropriate team members on all relevant project milestones

Coordinate with Wood Products By-Products and Timberlands Marketing and Wood Flow teams to ensure tactical alignment throughout the contact negotiation and fulfillment stages

Coordinate site visits, and serve as a primary point of contact for business partners

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management or Natural Resources field, with minimum of 3 years applicable work experience OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience

Bias for action and courage to think and act creatively

Strong collaborator, with high communication, active listening and conflict resolution skills

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

Ability to build and nurture strong relationships internally and externally

Experience with project management and GIS software platforms

What We Offer :

Compensation : This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $81,313-$121,970 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 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

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.