MIDWEST Director, Project Development Geothermal
Brightcore EnergyLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted November 12, 2025
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Job Description
The role involves leading and managing complex geothermal energy development projects, including stakeholder engagement, technical and financial analysis, and business development to drive sales and project pipeline growth within a renewable energy company.
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.
- Develop and execute communication strategies for complex geothermal projects, including client presentations and stakeholder engagement.
- Build and strengthen relationships with clients and project beneficiaries, understanding their needs and addressing concerns.
- Translate 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 regulations and incentive programs.
- Articulate the company's value proposition, conduct sales activities, and develop strategies to generate new project pipeline opportunities.
- Manage the geothermal 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.
- Willingness to work a minimum of 30 hours per week, with an expectation of an average of 40 hours including overtime as scheduled.
- Must be located in Colorado (CO), Michigan (MI), Illinois (IL), or Minnesota (MN).
- Travel required up to 25% within the Midwest region.
Benefits & Perks
Base salary range of $150,000-$180,000 with potential for uncapped quarterly commissions
Work schedule of at least 30 hours per week, averaging 40 hours with overtime as scheduled
Remote work option for two days per week in a hybrid office environment
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and 0.50 on the next 2%, totaling up to 4%
Unlimited paid time off (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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