Director, Project Development Geothermal
Brightcore EnergyArmonk, New York
Full Time
Posted September 10, 2025
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Job Description
The role involves leading complex geothermal energy projects from inception to contract completion, combining technical, business development, stakeholder management, and financial analysis skills to drive project success and client engagement within the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary geothermal development projects across various stages, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and performance standards.
- Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders to meet project timelines and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and execute 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.
- Conduct business development activities such as proposal writing, technical presentations, and identifying new project opportunities.
- Manage the project pipeline to meet or exceed sales and revenue targets.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of work experience in client facing roles in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field.
- Minimum 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
Uncapped quarterly commission structure
Hybrid work setting with 2 days remote work per week
Work hours averaging 40 hours per week with overtime as scheduled
Travel up to 25% within the Northeast
Medical, dental, and vision benefits including Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k plan with dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and 0.50 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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