Sr. Project Developer

At Brightcore Energy, we specialize in turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy journey for large commercial and industrial clients. Whether it’s cutting-edge geothermal systems, solar, energy storage, or smart building technologies, we bring expertise, innovation, and a seamless approach to every phase of a project – from planning and design to implementation and ongoing support – thereby streamlining project timelines, reducing costs, and eliminating scope gaps.

Summary/Primary Role:

This role’s 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)

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.
• Originate opportunities and bring in new pipeline projects.
• Manage their geothermal project pipeline in alignment with management’s direction to meet or exceed sales and/or revenue targets.
• Conduct research on strategic associations, clients and partners.
• Attend conferences and events to foster client and partner relationships.

Project Execution & Coordination

• Lead and manage geothermal projects at varying development stages, while adhering to budgets, schedules, and performance standards.
• Coordinate between internal and external teams to meet project timelines, while maintaining clear and professional communication with the client and key stakeholders throughout.
• Lead project calls and manage tasks across different teams.
• Create and update databases and dashboards on Hubspot, Monday, and other CRM platforms in a timely manner.
• Prepare, review, revise project-related materials such as requests for information, proposals, and contracts.
• Take ownership of the commercial terms and contract negotiations process with the Customer alongside the Legal Team up to contract execution.
• Engineer and execute strategies to accelerate project development.

Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Execute comprehensive and tailored communication strategies for complex geothermal projects.
• 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 to customers and stakeholders to align on expectations.
• Liaise with different project parties and internal teams to collate, share and submit information and other project-related materials in adherence to project deadlines.

Technical Analysis

• Conduct research on and understand information from technical materials and documents such as geological maps, utility incentive programs and relevant regulations.
• Synthesize information from sources such as feasibility reports and engineering analyses to share meaningful insights in support of team decision-making and project strategy.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field AND 3–7 years of experience in sales, project management, or project implementation.
• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy, real estate development, MEP, environmental engineering, construction, or architecture.
• Experience reviewing technical and financial documents (e.g., site plans, cost estimates, reports, grants).
• Experience managing projects with permitting or regulatory approvals, including at least one full approval cycle.
• Proven delivery of 3+ complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• 2+ years managing client-facing projects with responsibilit