Business Development Manager (CCS/ Hydrogen/ Clean Energy)

NES Fircroft; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A global energy organization is seeking a Business Development Manager to support growth initiatives in Low Carbon Solutions, Clean Hydrogen, and more in Houston, TX. This role involves identifying business opportunities, executing commercial strategies, and fostering relationships across the U.S. energy market. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and 5–10 years in clean energy sectors. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience within clean energy, natural resources, or related industries.
• Experience originating business development, project opportunities with a minimum of $100MM TIC value.
• Proven ability to perform economic and financial analysis, including project evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop high-quality business opportunities across energy and low-carbon sectors.
• Execute commercial activities related to project development, including contract drafting and negotiation.
• Prepare and manage commercial documentation, budgets, reports, and risk assessments.

Skills

Strong experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts

Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to operate independently while collaborating with global teams

Education

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

MBA or advanced business qualification

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager (Clean Energy/ CCS/ Hydrogen)

Reporting To: Vice President, Business Development

Department: Business Development / Commercial

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Permanent

Position Overview

NES Fircroft is supporting an international energy organization in the search for a Business Development Manager to support the development and growth initiatives across Low Carbon Solutions, Clean Hydrogen, 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. He/she drives strategic market, competitor analysis, and sourcing of high-quality opportunities as well as supports the project’s commercial activities, cultivating partnerships, and implementing innovative strategies that result in added value to our existing business and assets, while fostering long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders. Note, this position does not have any direct reports at this time which could change due to future business circumstances as the role has the possibility to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, originate, and develop high-quality business opportunities across energy and low-carbon sectors, projects in excess of $100MM+
• 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
• Experience originating business development, project opportunities with a minimum of $100MM TIC value
• Strong experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contractsProven 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, power, LNG, or renewable energy
• MBA or advanced business qualification
• Experience creating Financial Models
• Strong understanding of decarbonization strategies and energy transition solutions

Why Apply

• Join an international energy operator with a diverse portfolio of projects and commitment to achieve lower-carbon footprint and sustainability
• 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
• 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.