Project Developer

Actalent; Colorado; On-site; USD 157,597,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Developer to lead energy efficiency and infrastructure retrofit initiatives in data centers. You will manage site assessments, develop ECMs, and produce financial analyses to justify projects.

The role emphasizes technical leadership in mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering within mission-critical facilities, client-facing communication, and independent project ownership in a Denver, CO setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or related field.
• Experience developing energy efficiency, infrastructure modernization, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, MEP, and building operations.
• Experience performing energy audits and facility assessments.
• Ability to analyze system performance and identify operational improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead site assessments of data center and mission-critical facilities to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop energy conservation measures and infrastructure upgrade recommendations.
• Collect, validate, and interpret field data including BAS trends and equipment metrics.
• Develop detailed scopes, budgets, strategies, and technical proposals.
• Perform energy savings calculations, ROI, and lifecycle cost evaluations.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to develop estimates and plans.
• Present findings and business cases to clients and executives.
• Support commissioning and retro-commissioning to validate savings.

Skills

Energy Auditing

HVAC Systems

MEP Systems

Data Center Operations

Mission-Critical Facilities

Energy Conservation Measures

BAS / Controls Systems

Chilled Water Systems

Reliability Engineering

Project Estimating

Financial Analysis

Technical Proposal Development

Commissioning

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

BAS platforms

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Project Developer to lead the identification, development, and delivery of energy efficiency and infrastructure retrofit projects within mission-critical data center environments. This role is responsible for managing projects from initial site assessment through proposal presentation, including evaluating existing facility conditions, identifying energy-saving opportunities, developing technical scopes of work, and producing financial and energy savings analyses.

The ideal candidate brings experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, along with hands-on experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or complex building systems. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, combining technical expertise with strong project ownership and client-facing communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive site assessments of data center and mission-critical facilities to evaluate operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and control systems to develop energy conservation measures (ECMs) and infrastructure upgrade recommendations.
• Collect, validate, and interpret field data, including equipment performance metrics, BAS trends, and operational parameters.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, project budgets, implementation strategies, and technical proposals.
• Perform energy savings calculations, ROI analysis, lifecycle cost evaluations, and financial justification modeling.
• Evaluate cooling infrastructure, chiller systems, airflow management, and other critical facility systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to develop accurate project estimates and implementation plans.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and equipment documentation to support project development efforts.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and business cases to clients and executive stakeholders.
• Manage project development activities independently while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Support commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts to validate system performance and projected savings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing energy efficiency, infrastructure modernization, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, MEP systems, and building operations.
• Experience performing energy audits and facility assessments.
• Ability to analyze system performance and identify operational improvement opportunities.
• Strong technical writing, proposal development, and presentation skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to work independently in operational and mission-critical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Professional Engineer (PE), or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and controls platforms.
• Knowledge of chiller plants, cooling infrastructure, electrical distribution systems, and reliability engineering principles.
• Experience conducting trend log analysis and energy performance modeling.
• Familiarity with commissioning and retro-commissioning methodologies.
• Experience managing vendors, subcontractors, and implementation partners.

Desired Skills

• Energy Auditing
• HVAC Systems
• Mechanical & Electrical Systems Assessment
• MEP Systems
• Data Center Operations
• Mission-Critical Facilities
• Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
• BAS / Controls Systems
• Chilled Water & Cooling Infrastructure
• Reliability Engineering
• Project Estimating
• Financial Analysis (ROI, Payback, Lifecycle Costing)
• Technical Proposal Development
• Commissioning & Retro-Commissioning
• Client Relationship Management

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program