HVAC Project Developer: Lead Turnkey Retrofits & Growth

Daikin Applied Americas; Washington; On-site; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Project Developer to identify and develop owner-direct HVAC turnkey and retrofit projects in the Washington DC area. You will assess facilities, craft scopes, budgets, schedules, and design concepts, and partner with Account Managers to present technical solutions.

You will lead value engineering, coordinate with engineers, vendors, and self-perform teams, and manage multiple opportunities while maintaining CRM accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial HVAC or mechanical construction.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC 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 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.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Mechanical systems

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Daikin Applied is seeking a Project Developer to identify and develop owner-direct HVAC turnkey and retrofit projects in the Washington DC area. You will assess facilities, craft scopes, budgets, schedules, and design concepts, and partner with Account Managers to present technical solutions.

You will lead value engineering, coordinate with engineers, vendors, and self-perform teams, and manage multiple opportunities while maintaining CRM accuracy.