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NES Fircroft

Business Development Manager - Clean Energy

NES Fircroft, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States

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Job Title:

Business Development Manager (Clean Energy)

Reporting To:

Vice President, Business Development

Department:

Business Development / Commercial

Location:

Houston, TX

Employment Type:

Permanent

Position Overview NES Fircroft is supporting a U.S.-based energy organization in the search for a

Business Development Manager

to support the development and growth initiatives across Low Carbon Solutions, Clean Hydrogen, Upstream and Midstream Oil & Gas, Renewables and Power (including geothermal), and Critical Minerals. This role will be responsible for originating and evaluating new business opportunities, supporting commercial execution of projects, and building strategic partnerships across the U.S. energy market.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, originate, and develop high-quality business opportunities across energy and low-carbon sectors

Execute commercial activities related to project development, including contract drafting, contract negotiation, due diligence, and investment evaluation

Support project implementation through close coordination with technical, financial, and marketing teams

Prepare and manage commercial documentation, budgets, reports, economic models, and risk assessments

Lead and support internal review and approval processes for new and existing projects

Coordinate with external partners, advisors, and stakeholders to support project execution

Prepare materials for shareholder, board, and steering committee meetings as required

Identify commercial and administrative risks and propose mitigation strategies

Build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders, business partners, financial institutions, and local authorities

Represent the organization at meetings, industry events, and external engagements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline

5–10 years of relevant experience within clean energy, natural resources, or related industries

Strong experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts

Proven ability to perform economic and financial analysis, including project evaluations

Experience with business analysis, putting together project presentations, including financial modelling, and reporting upwards to shareholders

Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills

Comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment

Ability to operate independently while collaborating with global teams

Preferred Experience

Commercial experience within hydrogen, ammonia, CCUS, upstream/midstream oil & gas, power, LNG, or renewable energy

MBA or advanced business qualification

Experience in project finance, sustainable fuels, LNG, chemicals, or carbon markets

Strong understanding of decarbonization strategies and energy transition solutions

Why Apply

Direct exposure to early-stage and large-scale energy transition projects, with the ability to influence commercial structure and investment decisions

Opportunity to work across a diversified energy portfolio, spanning traditional hydrocarbons and emerging low‑carbon technologies

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of U.S.-based and international projects

High-visibility commercial role with long-term growth potential

Strong emphasis on long-term value creation, not short-term deal execution

Opportunity to engage with global stakeholders while remaining focused on U.S. based projects

Exposure to complex, first-of-a-kind projects in hydrogen, CCUS, renewables, and power markets

Stable organization with a measured growth strategy, offering long-term career development

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global exploration & production company that will create a sustainable pathway for emerging energies. The successful applicant will receive a competitive compensation package, comprehensive medical benefits, PTO, holidays, and more. Candidate must have authorization to work in the U.S. without a visa or an ongoing work permit. For more information on this opportunity or others, please contact Mishu Ventura.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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