Construction Operations Coordinator

Brightcore Energy; Armonk (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Financial Wellness Benefits

Health benefits overview

401k Plan

EAP-Employee Assistance Program

Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits

Marketplace discounts

Job summary

Brightcore Energy in Armonk, NY is seeking a Construction Operations Coordinator to support geothermal project development from pursuit through preconstruction. Reporting to the Director of Geothermal Operations, you will provide technical guidance, constructability insights, and lead preconstruction processes across BD, Engineering, and Operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with travel up to 25% to project sites in the Northeast.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Construction) is required.
• 1–2 years in engineering, construction, energy, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Operations SME during pursuit and preconstruction.
• Lead cross-functional coordination between BD, Engineering, Operations and Innovation.
• Assess constructability, equipment needs, and resource requirements.
• Support drilling optimization and project forecasting efforts.
• Develop workflows and standards for preconstruction processes.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project coordination

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Hubspot

Procore

Monday.com

Job description

At Brightcore Energy, we specialize in turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy journey for large commercial and industrial clients. Whether it’scutting-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.

Construction Operations Coordinator at Brightcore Energy in Armonk, NY; Brooklyn, NY.

Summary/Primary Role:

This role serves as a key operational and technical liaison supporting the successful development of geothermal projects from pursuit through preconstruction. Reporting to the Director of Geothermal Operations, this role functions as the dedicated Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting Business Development, Engineering, and Operations throughout project development. This position provides technical guidance, constructability insight, and process leadership to ensure projects are operationally feasible, financially aligned, and positioned for successful execution. The role works cross-functionally with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and Innovation teams to optimize drilling strategy, support forecasting efforts, and help align organizational capacity with projected opportunities.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

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

• Serve as the primary Operations SME supporting Business Development during project pursuit and preconstruction phases.
• Act as the main point of contact for technical, construction process, and operational questions during project development.
• Lead and coordinate the operational preconstruction process from project concept through handoff to execution teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and Innovation teams to ensure alignment between project strategy and field execution.
• Evaluate constructability, operational risk, equipment needs, and resource requirements during project development.
• Support innovation initiatives focused on drilling optimization, productivity improvements, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with the Director of Drilling Operations to:
• Forecast projected revenue from business development pipeline opportunities.
• Analyze drilling-only opportunities and assess operational capabilities.
• Identify gaps in equipment, crew resources, and operational support.
• Work with the Operations Coordinator to consolidate pipeline projections with ongoing project financials to provide leadership with a complete operational and financial outlook.
• Assist in the development and refinement of preconstruction workflows, tools, and operational standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to drilling strategy, planning, and execution.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Construction, or related field required).
• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in engineering, construction, energy, or related technical fields.
• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Interest in geothermal drilling operations, renewable energy, or construction operations preferred.
• Experience with CRM platform Hubspot.
• Experience with project management or construction platforms (Procore, Monday.com, etc.) is a plus.

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 compliment the base salary. The base annual salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 and is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel required up to 25% to work/project sites in the greater Northeast Region (but not limited to) of the United States.

Work Environment:

• Work site setting.
• Office setting.

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 not a safety sensitive position.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace:

BrightcoreEnergyiscommittedtoasafeworkplacefreeofdrugsandalcohol.AllBrightcoreEnergypositionsrequireapre-employmentbackgroundcheckthatincludesprioremploymentverifications,acriminalhistorycheck,andapre-employmentdrugscreen.

InaccordancewithDOTregulations(49CFR§40.25),BrightcoreEnergyisrequiredtoobtainpriordrugandalcoholtestingrecordsforapplicants/employeesintendingtoperformsafety-sensitivedutiesforcoveredDepartmentofTransportationpositions.Ifanapplicant/employeerefusestoprovidewrittenconsentforBrightcoreEnergytoobtaintheserecords,theindividualwillnotbepermittedtoperformsafety-sensitivefunctions.

Office/Remote/Field Work:

Weofferavarietyofstructuredworkarrangements,includingremote,hybrid,andfield-basedassignments,alignedwithorganizationalneedsandrole-specificrequirements.Workarrangementsarerole-dependent,withguidelinesestablishedbasedonpositionrequirementsandbusinessneeds.ThispolicyissubjecttochangeatBrightcore'sdiscretion.

BrightcoreHealthBenefitsOverview:

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

401kPlan:

BrightcorecurrentlyoffersbothtraditionalandRoth401kplanswithadollar-for-dollarmatchofupto3%ofcontributionsand$0.50onthenext2%foratotalpotentialmatchof4%annually.

OtherBenefits&Perks:

• PTO
• FinancialWellnessBenefits
• BenefitConciergeProgramthroughHealthAdvocate
• EAP-EmployeeAssistanceProgram
• Disability,Life,&AD&DBenefits
• AccesstoMarketplaceforDiscountedGoods&Services

BrightcoreEnergyiscommittedtobringingtogetherindividualsfromdifferentbackgroundsandperspectives.

BrightcoreEnergyisanEqualOpportunityEmployer,providingequalemploymentandadvancementopportunitiestoallindividuals.Werecruit,hireandpromoteintoalljoblevelsthemostqualifiedapplicantswithoutregardtorace,color,creed,nationalorigin,religion,sex(includingpregnancy),parentalstatus,age,disability,geneticinformation,citizenshipstatus,veteranstatus,genderidentityorexpression,transgenderstatus,sexualorientation,marital,familyorpartnershipstatus,politicalaffiliationoractivities,militaryservice,domesticviolencevictimstatus,sexualorreproductivehealthdecisions,caregiverstatus,traitshistoricallyassociatedwithrace,includingbutnotlimitedtohairtextureandprotectivehairstylesoranyotherstatusprotectedunderapplicablefederal,stateandlocallaws.BrightcoreEnergyiscommittedtoprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoallaspectsofemployment,includingjobassignmentandcompensation.

WerespectthelawsenforcedbytheEEOCandarededicatedtogoingaboveandbeyondinfosteringdiversityacrossourcompany.

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.