Executive Project Developer

Trane Italia; United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Family benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking an Executive Project Developer to lead strategic project development across North America, uniting engineering, finance, and operations to shape high‑impact energy and infrastructure opportunities. You will coordinate regional teams, coach developers, and present to executive decision makers to drive alignment and value.

In this virtual, high‑visibility role, you’ll balance technical feasibility with financial performance, manage risk, and promote best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Energy Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, Business, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience leading development of complex energy, infrastructure, facility modernization, design-build, ESPC, or capital improvement projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project development teams through opportunity qualification, audit development, solution development, financial evaluation, and contract execution.
• Strong understanding of building systems, energy conservation measures, facility infrastructure, constructability, and project implementation strategies.
• Experience developing and evaluating business cases, lifecycle cost analyses, financial models, project risks, and customer value propositions.
• Ability to lead and influence diverse teams without direct authority.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and executive engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Project Development for high-profile opportunities across North America.
• Oversee project development from qualification, audit development, solution development, financial evaluation, to contract execution.
• Mentor regional developers and strengthen development capabilities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Energy Engineers, and Operations to improve capabilities.
• Provide coaching and leadership to ensure successful development and execution of complex opportunities.
• Define customer objectives, prioritize investments, and align stakeholders around a common vision.
• Support executive presentations, customer workshops, and strategic planning discussions.
• Promote deployment of standard work and best practices across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Dev

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Evaluation

Risk Management

Building Systems

Communication

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent edu/experience

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane®andThermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world’s challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

Virtual

Executive Project Developers combine deep project development expertise with exceptional leadership and problem-solving ability. They serve as trusted resources for regional teams, leading challenging opportunities, evaluating complex technical and financial decisions, communicating effectively with executive stakeholders, and driving alignment across multidisciplinary teams.

Successful Executive Project Developers understand how customer needs, building systems, financial structures, construction execution, risk management, emerging technologies, and organizational priorities come together to create successful projects. They are comfortable leading workshops, coaching regional developers, reviewing construction strategies, and presenting to executive decision makers. Above all, they elevate everyone around them.

What you will do:

• Lead Strategic Project Development

• Oversee project development for high-profile, complex, and strategic opportunities across North America

• Support regional teams throughout opportunity qualification, audit planning, solution development, project strategy, financial evaluation, risk management, customer engagement, and contract execution

• Support Regional Teams & Capability Growth

• Collaborate with Project Developers, Sales teams, Energy Engineers, and Operations leaders to strengthen project development capabilities

• Provide coaching, mentoring, technical guidance, and project leadership support to ensure successful development and execution of complex opportunities

• Drive Project Strategy & Customer Alignment

• Facilitate definition of customer objectives, prioritization of investments, evaluation of alternatives, and alignment of stakeholders around a common vision

• Support executive presentations, customer workshops, and strategic planning discussions throughout project development

• Advance Project Development Excellence

• Promote deployment and adoption of project development standard work, tools, processes, and best practices across North America

• Encourage knowledge sharing, capture lessons learned, and identify opportunities to enhance consistency, quality, productivity, and customer outcomes

• Champion Innovation & Emerging Technologies

• Evaluate market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies to identify new solution opportunities

• Partner with internal experts to incorporate advanced technologies, building analytics, geothermal, digital solutions, AI-enabled tools, electrification strategies, and resilience-focused solutions into customer projects

• Ensure Technical, Financial & Execution Alignment

• Guide teams in balancing customer objectives, technical feasibility, financial performance, constructability, operational considerations, implementation risk, and long-term value

• Support quality reviews of audits, financial models, project scopes, contractor strategies, and customer deliverables

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Energy Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, Business, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 8+ years of experience leading development of complex energy, infrastructure, facility modernization, design-build, performance contracting, or capital improvement projects

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project development teams through opportunity qualification, audit development, solution development, financial evaluation, and contract execution

• Strong understanding of building systems, energy conservation measures, facility infrastructure, constructability, and project implementation strategies

• Experience developing and evaluating business cases, lifecycle cost analyses, financial models, project risks, and customer value propositions

• Ability to lead and influence diverse teams without direct authority

• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and executive engagement skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with audiences ranging from facility and operational stakeholders to executive leadership

• Experience coordinating engineers, consultants, contractors, estimators, operations teams, and customer stakeholders throughout project development

• Willingness to travel throughout North America to support regional teams and strategic customer opportunities

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading Investment Grade Audits (IGA), Detailed Audits, Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC), Design-Build, Large Turnkey, Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, Municipal, Federal, Industrial, or Commercial projects

• Deep familiarity with HVAC systems, controls, energy management systems, electrical infrastructure, central utility plants, renewable energy systems, resilience solutions, and intelligent building technologies

• Experience managing project development budgets, schedules, audit teams, consultant engagements, and contractor procurement activities

• Experience deploying standard work, operational improvements, capability-building programs, or organizational change initiatives across multiple teams or regions

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following certifications are valued:

• Professional Engineer (PE)

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)

• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$113,600.00 - $204,609.99

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.