Sr. Project Developer

Brightcore Energy provides end-to-end energy efficiency and clean energy measures to commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. We have the intellectual and financial capital to develop, implement, fund, and maintain clean energy solutions. Our diverse solutions range from lighting and other energy efficiencies to renewable energy solutions such as solar, battery storage and geothermal. Brightcore Energy provides our clients with immediate cost savings and revenue potential without the need for any capital investment. We are about Building Energy Performance.

Summary/Primary Role

This role sits in our Geothermal Division. Its focus is leading complex geothermal development projects from early-stage through full project contract execution. The position requires a unique combination of business development, stakeholder management, technical engineering knowledge, project execution skills, regulatory understanding, and financial acumen to successfully navigate the multifaceted challenges of geothermal project development. The role involves direct client engagement, working cross-functionally with internal teams, and day-to-day project oversight throughout the development process. The ideal candidate for this role will be a self-starter who demonstrates resourcefulness, and a relentless drive to push projects forward in a competitive business landscape.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

Project Execution & Coordination

• Execute multidisciplinary projects and manage tasks associated with multiple geothermal projects in varying development stages, while adhering to budgets, schedules, and performance standards.
• Coordinate across internal and external teams to meet project timelines, while maintaining clear and professional communication with the client and key stakeholders throughout.
• Create and maintain or oversee the upkeep of databases and dashboards on Hubspot, Monday, and other CRM platforms to ensure that they are up to date.
• Prepare, review, revise, and/or liaise across internal terms for the preparation, review or revision of all project-related materials including but not limited to requests for information, proposals, presentation decks, preliminary analyses, drawings, and reports.
• Support internal teams with other project-related back of house and project upkeep tasks for leads qualifications, invoicing, data entry, file storage and sharing, marketing or other purposes as may be required.

Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Execute comprehensive and tailored communication strategies for complex geothermal projects, including client presentations and stakeholder engagement with corporate, institutional and other entities.
• Engage directly with end-user clients and project beneficiaries to actively build and/or strengthen direct relationships, understand user needs, as well as anticipate and address their concerns by proposing thoughtful mitigation strategies to ensure successful implementation.
• Clearly communicate the project development process from the start and at various milestones, such that the client clearly understands the process and is aligned with the team on expectations from all parties for a successful project.
• Liaise with different project parties and internal teams to collate, share and submit information, project deliverables, and any other project-related materials in adherence to project deadlines.

Technical Analysis

• Conduct research on and understand information from technical materials and documents including but not limited to geological maps, utility incentive programs, federal, state, and local grant programs, and various relevant regulations.
• Synthesize information from geological maps, feasibility reports, and engineering analyses and other data to share meaningful insights in support of team decision-making and project strategy.

Business Development, Sales and Revenue Achievement

• Articulate Brightcore’s value proposition in a compelling manner, build rapport, and implement sales strategies to steer clients’ and stakeholders’ decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for leveraging stakeholder interactions to foster strategic partnerships to bring new pipeline projects.
• Manage their geothermal project pipeline in alignment with management’s direction to meet or exceed sales and/or revenue targets.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3-7 years of professional experience in any combination of sales, project management, project implementation, or similar experience.
• 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/or regulatory documents, including but not limited to drilling reports, cost estimates, thermal conductivity reports, site plans and specification packages, and grants.
• Demonstrated experience in navigating complex approval processes.
• Proven ability to implement 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.
• Extensive experience working in cross-functional teams, both internal and external.
• Ability to execute day-to-day project tasks to meet or exceed sales and/or revenue targets.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work

An Employee is expected to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Brightcore also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to complement the base salary.

Travel Requirements

• Travel Required up to 35% within the Northeast.

Work Environment

• Office setting.
• Hybrid work setting. (3+ days per week in office)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is a non-safety sensitive position.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Brightcore Energy is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Brightcore Energy is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Brightcore Energy to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

Office/Remote Work Guidelines

Recognizing the success of remote work, Brightcore operates in a hybrid model. Eligible employees will have the option to work remotely for two (2) days per week at their discretion, with final approval by their direct supervisor. This policy is subject to change at Brightcore's discretion.

Brightcore Health Benefits Overview

Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

401k Plan

Brightcore currently offers both traditional and Roth 401k plans with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and $0.50 on the next 2% for a total potential match of 4% annually.

Other Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited PTO
• Commuter Benefits
• Financial Wellness Benefits
• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits
• Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services

Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Brightcore Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Brightcore Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment, including job assignment and compensation.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.