Mast Reforestation · 1 month ago
Senior Director, Carbon Projects Development
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expMast Reforestation is a leading forest restoration company in the U.S. focused on ecological recovery for wildfire-impacted landscapes. The Senior Director of Carbon Projects Development will lead and mentor teams to ensure the efficient execution of carbon removal projects, translating strategic goals into tangible results.
CleanTechEnvironmental EngineeringForestryNatural ResourcesRenewable EnergySocial Impact
Responsibilities
Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and work allocation for Project Managers, GIS Specialists and Foresters
Implement and champion clear team rhythms (e.g., daily stand-ups, weekly planning) to create predictability, improve communication, and ensure priority alignment
Conduct regular, effective 1:1s focused on project support and professional development
Model and foster a culture of direct, respectful communication and collaborative problem-solving
Coach team members on contractor management
Own the end-to-end operational execution of carbon projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, to spec, within scope, and on budget
Serve as the primary escalation point for resolving day-to-day project blockers, leveraging deep operational knowledge to quickly find solutions
Maintain a real-time, high-level dashboard of all active projects, providing clear visibility on status, risks, and resource allocation for the leadership team
Ensure all field operations and registry documentation meet rigorous quality standards for carbon buyers and state and federal agencies
Act as the key operational liaison with the Product team to ensure project execution aligns with buyer expectations and product design, and that product roadmaps are informed by on-the-ground operational knowledge and constraints
Leverage your expertise to document, standardize, and optimize field and project management processes across all CarbonX functions
Work closely with the Product team and Finance team to manage project budgets and forecasts with a high degree of accuracy
Champion the effective use of key systems (e.g., Hubspot, Asana) to create clarity and efficiency for the entire team
Partner closely with the Advisor, Carbon Program to align operational execution with strategic goals and incorporate technical oversight
Act as a key liaison with the Origination, Product, and Finance teams to ensure smooth project planning/delivery and accurate financial planning
Develop the skills to represent the CarbonX team’s operational status in leadership meetings with clarity and confidence
Utilize existing playbooks and the support from other functions to participate in community informational events about projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field
10+ years of experience managing simultaneous, large-scale, heavy equipment construction or field operations projects, with a proven track record in forestry, biomass, or related sectors
Deep, proven expertise in managing large-scale field operations (e.g., forestry, biomass, environmental construction), with a track record of applying complex environmental or carbon methodology requirements to ensure project compliance, quality, and successful delivery
Executive presence and confidence in communicating operational strategies to senior leadership and external registry partners
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and standards organizations
Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and shape carbon project methodologies and standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience designing and implementing team-wide systems and processes from the ground up
Exceptional operational and organizational skills; mastery of complex logistics, budget management, and process documentation
Proven ability to build strong, trusting relationships with external partners (e.g., landowners, contractors)
Experience directly managing cross-functional teams
Skills in coaching team members through complex interpersonal and professional challenges
Ability to travel to the project sites in North America
Benefits
80% health insurance coverage for Full-Time non-seasonal employees. Health benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision
Voluntary insurance plans with competitive premium rates: Pet insurance, Life insurance, Accidents
Company paid Short Term Disability and Group Term Life insurance
Company's incentive stock options (ISO) for eligible employee groups
Sustainable Retirement saving plan with climate-focused investment lineup: 401(k) and Roth 401(k), discretionary matching
Commuter benefits in eligible cities
6 paid holidays. Two company-wide 'half-time' weeks per year
Flexible PTO for Salaried employees. Generous PTO accrual for Hourly employees
Allowances for out-of-state employees
Relocation support in eligible cities
Our Ballard office is dog-friendly!
Company
Mast Reforestation
Mast Reforestation is a tech-led reforestation company that provides seedling, project management, and carbon removal credits for forests.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$83.89MKey Investors
Carbon StreamingElemental ImpactGENIUS NY
2025-02-11Series B· $25M
2023-11-01Series B
2023-05-10Debt Financing· $15M
Leadership Team
Grant Canary
CEO & Founder
Mary Caroline Pruitt
Head of Brand & Communications
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