Application Guide

How to Apply for Proposal Manager

at Brightcore Energy

🏢 About Brightcore Energy

Brightcore Energy stands out by offering comprehensive turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy transition for large commercial and industrial clients. Their unique value lies in combining expertise across geothermal, solar, energy storage, and smart building technologies with a seamless approach that streamlines project timelines and reduces costs. Working here means contributing directly to cutting fossil fuel reliance through innovative, practical solutions.

About This Role

As Proposal Manager at Brightcore Energy, you'll lead end-to-end development of compelling proposals for construction projects, coordinating cross-functional teams including estimating, project management, and engineering. This role is impactful because your proposals directly enable the company to secure projects that accelerate clean energy adoption, requiring you to translate complex technical solutions into competitive bids that align with strategic goals.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing new RFPs for commercial clean energy projects, developing compliance matrices and schedules, then coordinating with estimating teams on cost proposals and engineering teams on technical specifications. You'll spend significant time writing and editing proposal narratives that translate complex energy solutions into compelling business cases, while ensuring all submissions meet construction industry standards and highlight Brightcore's competitive advantages.

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🎯 Who Brightcore Energy Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of proposal management experience specifically in construction or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry, not just general proposal writing
  • Demonstrates strong understanding of construction delivery methods like Design-Build, CMAR, and Design-Bid-Build through concrete examples
  • Possesses exceptional writing and editing skills with ability to synthesize technical input from engineering and estimating teams into compelling narratives
  • Shows genuine interest in clean energy solutions and can articulate how proposal management contributes to Brightcore's mission of reducing fossil fuel reliance

📝 Tips for Applying to Brightcore Energy

1

Quantify your proposal success rate and dollar value of projects won in previous construction/AEC roles

2

Highlight specific experience with RFPs/RFQs for energy efficiency, renewable energy, or building technology projects

3

Demonstrate understanding of Brightcore's turn-key approach by explaining how you've managed proposals for integrated solutions

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Include examples of coordinating with estimating teams on construction cost proposals

5

Show familiarity with construction industry terminology and project phases from planning to implementation

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Explain how your proposal management experience in construction/AEC translates to clean energy projects', 'Describe your process for developing win strategies for complex, multi-technology solutions', "Demonstrate understanding of Brightcore's client base (large commercial/industrial) and their pain points", 'Connect your organizational skills to managing cross-functional teams across estimating, project management, and engineering']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Brightcore's project portfolio to understand their specific geothermal, solar, and energy storage implementations
  • → Research their commercial/industrial client base and typical project scales
  • → Understand the construction industry's clean energy adoption trends and challenges
  • → Review construction industry proposal standards and compliance requirements for large projects

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would develop a proposal for a geothermal system installation at a large industrial facility
2 How do you ensure compliance with construction industry RFP requirements while maintaining compelling narratives?
3 Describe a time you coordinated conflicting input from estimating and engineering teams on a construction proposal
4 What strategies would you use to highlight Brightcore's 'seamless approach' in a competitive bid?
5 How do you stay current with construction delivery methods and clean energy technologies relevant to our projects?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting generic proposals that don't address Brightcore's specific turn-key approach and clean energy focus
  • Failing to demonstrate construction industry knowledge or confusing AEC proposals with other industries
  • Not showing how proposal management contributes to strategic goals like streamlining timelines and reducing costs

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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