MIDWEST Vice President, Project Development (Geothermal)

Overview

Lead and oversee geothermal project development from concept through contract execution.

Key Responsibilities

• geothermal analysis
• pipeline strategy
• data synthesis
• stakeholder engagement
• project coordination
• business development

Tasks

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time) This role sits in our Business Development Division, the Vice President of Project Development focuses on leading and overseeing 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, regulatory expertise, and financial acumen to successfully navigate the multifaceted challenges of geothermal project development. The role involves direct client engagement, cross-functional team leadership, strategic analysis, and comprehensive project oversight throughout the development process. The ideal candidate for this role will be a self-starter who demonstrates resourcefulness, analytical discernment, exemplary leadership, and a relentless drive to push projects forward in a competitive business landscape. -Clearly communicate the project development process from the start and at various milestones, such that the client and stakeholders clearly understand the process and is aligned with the team on expectations from all parties for a successful project. -Provide insights into strategies for managing their geothermal project pipeline to meet or exceed sales and/or revenue targets. -Utilize understanding of complex geothermal technical information and project considerations to provide actionable guidance for internal teams, clients, and key stakeholders. -Identify opportunities for leveraging stakeholder interactions to foster strategic partnerships to bring new pipeline projects. -Synthesize information from geological maps, feasibility reports, and engineering analyses to make informed development decisions. -Work 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. -Develop and/or oversee the execution of comprehensive and tailored communication strategies for complex geothermal projects, including client presentations and stakeholder engagement with corporate, institutional and other entities. -Coordinate across internal and external teams to meet project timelines, while maintaining clear and professional communication with the client and key stakeholders throughout. -Participate in Senior leadership discussions and decision-making in relation to organization-level business priorities and their geothermal project pipeline more specifically. -Proactively engage with project beneficiaries and stakeholders to gauge feedback on project development and execution for further analysis and discussion with Senior Leadership. -Conduct business development activities including review of proposals, technical presentations, and other materials; as well as relationship building. -Maintain continuous relationships with end-users and stakeholders to gain confidence as ‘Go-To’ Supplier and to stay updated on their near-term and long-term portfolio and/or business direction. -Articulate Brightcore’s value proposition in a compelling manner, build rapport, and develop and implement sales strategies to steer clients’ and stakeholders’ decision-making. -Oversee multidisciplinary project teams and advise on multiple geothermal projects in varying development stages, adhere to budgets, schedules, and performance standards.

Requirements

• bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years
• project management
• crm
• renewable energy
• negotiation

What You Bring

-The candidate is open-minded to experiment with new ways of working and business models. -The candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving industry with changing regulations and emerging technologies. -Understand and articulate project financials to clients inclusive of capital and operating expenses. -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. -Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills with experience in stakeholder management. -Ability to manage a pipeline of projects to meet or exceed sales and/or revenue targets. -Strong interpersonal and presentation abilities to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. -Experience with managing client-facing projects to a schedule. -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. -Must be located in CO, MI, IL, MN. -Travel required up to 25% within the Midwest. -The ideal candidate is resourceful, takes initiative, demonstrates a strong sense of ownership over tasks, and must be able to work independently and creatively in a fast-paced and fluid environment. -Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 10-15 years of professional experience in any combination of supervisory, sales, project management, project implementation, or similar experience. -The successful candidate is a strategic and forward-looking thinker with the ability to step back from day-to-day to see the bigger picture. -Understand, and act on various technical documents including but not limited to utility incentive programs, federal, state, and local grant programs, and various relevant regulations. -Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex approval processes. -Proven experience in a leadership role involving active and direct engagement with Senior or Executive Leadership or equivalent. -Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, both internal and external. -Proficiency with project management software, CRM and communication platforms for performance tracking, transparent information sharing and cross-functional collaboration. -Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, technical disciplines and regulatory requirements.

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Benefits

Expected Hours Of Work -Remote/Office setting.

About Brightcore Energy

-Revolutionizing the way energy is consumed and conserved across industries. -Focus on optimizing energy systems and increasing efficiency. -Serves a diverse range of sectors, from commercial to industrial. -Helping organizations reduce energy waste, cut costs, and move towards sustainable energy use. -Using innovative clean energy technologies like solar power to accelerate the global shift towards greener solutions. -Typical projects include energy audits, solar panel installations, and implementing advanced energy management systems. -Designing custom energy solutions tailored to specific client needs, making each project unique. -Committed to reducing carbon footprints, setting them apart in a competitive market.

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