HVAC Project Developer

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc in Washington DC area is seeking a Project Developer to identify and develop owner-direct HVAC projects, conduct facility assessments, and craft complete scopes, budgets, and schedules. You will prepare cost models and forecasts while collaborating with Account Managers to present technical solutions.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field and 8+ years in commercial HVAC or project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent HVAC/mechanical contracting experience.
• 8+ years progressive experience in commercial HVAC, mechanical construction or project management.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC/mechanical systems and project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop owner-direct turnkey, retrofit, replacement, and special project opportunities.
• Perform facility assessments and mechanical system evaluations to identify customer needs.
• Develop complete project scopes, budgets, schedules, and conceptual designs.
• Prepare estimates, cost models, gross margin analyses, and financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to present technical solutions.
• Lead value engineering to improve constructability, lifecycle value, and profitability.
• Coordinate engineering, vendors, subcontractors, and self-perform field resources.
• Negotiate subcontractor proposals and supplier pricing.
• Develop execution strategies maximizing self-perform labor with strategic use of subcontractors.
• Manage multiple opportunities with accurate CRM pipeline and forecasting.
• Review customer contracts, identify commercial risks, and mitigate them.
• Conduct turnover meetings with Project Management and Operations Support.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction through project kickoff and ongoing meetings.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Project management

Estimating

Commercial construction

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Project Developer. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with the support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Washington DC area - Field Requirements

Your Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop owner-direct turnkey, retrofit, replacement, and special project opportunities.
• Perform facility assessments and mechanical system evaluations to identify customer needs.
• Develop complete project scopes, budgets, schedules, and conceptual designs.
• Prepare accurate estimates, cost models, gross margin analysis, and financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to develop and present technical solutions.
• Lead value engineering efforts to improve constructability, lifecycle value, and profitability.
• Coordinate engineering, vendors, subcontractors, and self-perform field resources.
• Negotiate subcontractor proposals and supplier pricing.
• Develop execution strategies maximizing self-perform labor while utilizing subcontractors strategically.
• Manage multiple opportunities while maintaining accurate CRM pipeline and forecasting.
• Review customer contracts, identify commercial risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Conduct formal turnover meetings with Project Management and Operations Support.
• Customer meetings through project kickoff and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Meet annual booking, revenue, gross margin, and proposal conversion goals.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent HVAC/mechanical contracting experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial HVAC, mechanical construction, design-build, estimating, project development, or project management.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems, construction practices, and project delivery methods.

Your Benefits

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $107,900.00 - $183,800.00 plus a bonus incentive plan in Maryland. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we've proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you'll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.