HVAC Project Developer: Turnkey Solutions Lead

Daikin Applied; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 183,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of HVAC/mechanical experience, with strong knowledge of project delivery and cost forecasting. This role emphasizes safety, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 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.

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 contracting

Project management

Education

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

Job description

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

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of HVAC/mechanical experience, with strong knowledge of project delivery and cost forecasting. This role emphasizes safety, profitability, and customer satisfaction.