The Director of Mitigation Services leads the mitigation services business and is accountable for its strategy, financial performance, commercial growth, and operational execution. The role leads employees and contractors, builds strong relationships with clients and regulators, and positions the business for sustainable growth. This role sits within the Strategic Land Solutions team and reports to the VP of Climate Solutions & Business Development. The successful candidate will sit in Charleston, SC or Atlanta, GA
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mitigation services business, including strategy, annual priorities, goals, and performance expectations.
- Develop and execute regional credit sales and business development strategies.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, industry partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Identify new markets, partnerships, products, and services that support long-term growth.
- Lead or support negotiation and execution of mitigation credit transactions.
- Develop and manage annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
- Monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, risks, and opportunities, and provide regular updates to leadership.
- Drive operational efficiency, disciplined resource management, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor market, competitive, and regulatory developments and translate them into business recommendations.
- Lead, coach, and develop employees and contractors while reinforcing safety, accountability, and strong performance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Represent the company with clients, regulatory agencies, professional organizations, and industry associations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources Management, or related field. MBA preferred.
- 12+ years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in mitigation banking, environmental markets, natural resources, land development, or a related field.
- Experience leading business development, client relationships, and commercial transactions.
- Strong financial and business planning capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
- Working knowledge of relevant market and regulatory dynamics.
- Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
- Strong judgment, negotiation, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
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.
What We Offer:
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $159,900-$240,000 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. Long-Term-Incentive Program (LTIP) $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 can enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
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.
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.
