Director, Project Development Geothermal
Brightcore EnergyLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted July 21, 2025
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Job Description
The role involves leading and managing complex geothermal energy projects from inception to completion, including stakeholder engagement, technical and financial analysis, and business development to drive sales and project pipeline growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary geothermal development projects throughout all stages, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and performance standards.
- Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders to meet project timelines and maintain clear communication.
- Develop and implement tailored stakeholder engagement and communication strategies, including client presentations and relationship building.
- Translate technical geological, engineering, and financial data into actionable insights and guidance for internal teams and clients.
- Develop and present project financials, including capital and operating expenses, and navigate relevant regulatory and incentive programs.
- Articulate the company's value proposition, conduct business development activities, and build strategic partnerships to generate new project pipeline.
- Manage client relationships, address their needs and concerns, and ensure alignment on project development processes and milestones.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of work experience in client facing roles in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in any combination of supervisory, sales, project management, project implementation, or similar roles.
- Background in or experience working with renewable energy project development, real estate development, MEP engineering, environmental engineering, construction project management, architecture, or a comparable field.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical, engineering, financial, and regulatory documents, including drilling reports, cost estimates, thermal conductivity reports, site plans, specification packages, and grants.
- Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex approval processes.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, technical disciplines, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with managing client-facing projects to a schedule.
- Proficiency with project management software, CRM, and communication platforms for performance tracking, transparent information sharing, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation abilities to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills with experience in stakeholder management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, both internal and external.
- Ability to manage a pipeline of projects to meet or exceed sales and revenue targets.
- Comfort working in a dynamic, evolving industry with changing regulations and emerging technologies.
- Resourcefulness, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership over tasks.
- Ability to work independently and creatively in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
- Open-mindedness to experiment with new ways of working and business models.
- Strategic thinking skills with the ability to see the bigger picture beyond day-to-day tasks.
- Ability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week to maintain full-time status, with an expectation of an average of 40 hours per week including overtime as scheduled.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% within the Northeast region.
Benefits & Perks
Base annual salary range of $150,000-$180,000
Quarterly commission structure
Hybrid work setting with 2 days remote work per week
Office environment
Travel up to 25% within the Northeast
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% and an additional 0.5% match on the next 2% (total potential match of 4%)
Unlimited PTO
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness benefits
Benefit concierge program through Health Advocate
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
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